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Milk, bread and 12 other products that can be stored in the freezer during quarantine

'01.04.2020'

Source: Jana delphi

Before quarantine began, many families bought large quantities of food, not only cereals and canned goods, but also other products. We asked ourselves, will a freezer help keep some, for example, milk for a long time? Tells Jana delphi.

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Milk

If you freeze milk before the expiration date, then it is completely safe. However, before freezing your carton of milk, check if the carton of milk is well closed, if there is free space in the carton of milk - when you freeze, the liquid will increase in volume and the pack may “explode”. Before using milk, let it thaw in an ordinary refrigerator.

It is recommended that milk be stored frozen for only three to six months. Then it is saturated with the smells of other frozen foods, which also change its taste in milk. Over time, the color of milk becomes yellowish, which may not be so attractive.

What other products can be frozen?

Mashed potatoes

Ordinary raw and boiled potatoes should not be frozen, but mashed potatoes are quite suitable for this. Fats in the form of milk, cream or butter, which are added in mashed potatoes, contribute to freezing, so do not be afraid to go too far with them.

Cheese

Cheese can also be frozen - both in one piece and in grated form. As with other dairy products, freezing can alter the texture of the cheese. But the cottage cheese does not withstand freezing, so it is better not to experiment with it. In terms of shelf life, cheese should not be stored in the freezer for more than six months.

rice

Cooked rice can also be frozen, but it is very important to do this immediately after cooking. If it cools down at room temperature for too long, harmful bacteria can begin to spread in it. If you send rice to the freezer immediately after cooking, it can be stored for up to two months.

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Paste

Boil more pasta and freeze small portions in separate bags - you can use one small bag for soups and casseroles.

Make sure to release the air from the bag before freezing - it should be as flat as possible. To defrost, immerse the sealed bag in hot water for a few minutes.

Bread

So that you do not have to throw out dry bread, you can cut several loaves and freeze. If necessary, take the necessary pieces of bread and defrost them in the oven or microwave. So that the bread does not dry before morning, you can leave it overnight in the turned off, tightly closed microwave.

Homemade Pancakes, Waffles and French Toasts

If you would like to have breakfast more often with homemade pancakes, waffles and toasts, you can just bake more on a day off, freeze it on a cookie tray and store it in freeze bags.

At any time, you can get them out of the freezer, heat them in the microwave and have breakfast. In any case, it will turn out cheaper and tastier than buying frozen pastries in a store.

Pies

You can make more apple pie and enjoy it for several months. Wrap it in paper for freezing, place in a bag and in the freezer. When you want to try the cake, send it to the preheated oven (about 150 degrees) for 2 hours.

Bacon

Fresh bacon is easily frozen and can be stored for up to six months. If you decide on this, divide the strips of bacon into small portions in separate bags, because if you freeze a whole packet, then after the first defrost you will not be able to freeze it again.

Marinated Meat

Put the meat in the bag for freezing, pour the marinade and send it to the freezer. When you get it, it will be pickled and you can immediately cook it.

Juice

The only criteria for freezing juice, like freezing milk, is a bottle large enough to allow the frozen drink to expand.

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Tomato paste

Stew the rum tomatoes over low heat with garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil for about 4-5 hours. When the mixture has cooled, place it in freeze bags. You can use this mixture for the base of chili or tomato sauces.

Vegetables and fruits

You can freeze chopped onions, bell peppers, or chili peppers in freeze bags. When they are sufficiently frozen, you can mark “portioned lines” on the packet to know how much to take at a time.

Fruits are best frozen on parchment paper, and only then placed in bags for freezing. It is better to immediately freeze the sliced ​​pieces to get them for desserts and smoothies as needed.

If you are a smoothie lover, you can immediately make yourself a frozen fruit mixture. Separately, freeze slices of apples, pears, peaches, bananas and other fruits that you like. At any time, you can make yourself a new smoothie by mixing different types of fruits.

If you do not like to cook slippery thawed banana slices, freeze them whole, along with the skin. When you decide to cook something with a banana, you need to get it out of the freezer, defrost it in the microwave, cut off the top and squeeze the contents into the mixture for cooking.

Herbs

You can freeze fragrant herbs in ice tins with a little water or broth to use for soups, stews or casseroles all year long.

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