You put it in the freezer, so you're safe? Meat should be thrown away after 1 month.

In hot and humid summers, food spoils easily.

Food is often frozen to prevent spoilage and extend its shelf life.

However, freezing is not a panacea. Frozen foods also

Food should be consumed appropriately within the storage period and any food that has passed its storage period should be discarded.

 

 

When food is frozen, bacteria grow more slowly than when it is refrigerated or stored at room temperature.

However, bacterial contamination can occur when frequently opening and closing the refrigerator door or putting in new food.

▲Food poisoning bacteria such as Listeria, Pseudomonas, and Yersinia do not die easily even at low temperatures.

Because it is a cold-loving bacteria, we cannot be completely at ease.

Each food has a different freezing period. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety,

 

▲Uncooked fish and seafood: 3 months

▲Cooked fish lasts for 1 month

▲Processed foods such as ham, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs are stored for 2 months.

▲Uncooked meat lasts for 1 year

▲Cooked meat can be frozen for up to 3 months.

 

 

If the storage period is exceeded, freshness and quality will decline.

Especially when storing leftover food in the freezer, it must be tightly sealed.

If not properly sealed, moisture in the food will evaporate and the food surface will dry out.

Freezer burn may occur.

 

Freezing is a phenomenon in which food loses moisture and freezes. If ice crystals are attached to the surface of the food,

The frozen food has appeared. The food has lost moisture content in the frozen food.

Changes occur and the taste and flavor of the food deteriorates. If the entire food is covered in ice crystals,

If it is covered, it should be discarded and not eaten as it may spoil.

 

When storing food in the freezer, seal it in plastic wrap in single-use portions to prevent it from coming into contact with air.

You can prevent cross-contamination between foods by storing them separately by ingredient.

 

The top of the freezer is used to store processed foods or cooked foods, while the bottom is used to store meat, seafood, and other foods.

It is best to keep the freezer temperature below -18 degrees Celsius.

When defrosting frozen food, eat it as quickly as possible, and if you are not going to eat it right away,

The temperature must be maintained below 5 degrees Celsius.

 

Reporter Choi Ji-woo