Preserving food with cold temperatures has been a technique used for thousands of years. There are some rules to make sure defrosted food stays fresh, nutritious and tasty.

How Long Can I Keep Foods on the Freezer?

Here is a guide to how long certain foods can be kept frozen.

Breads and Desserts

•          Baked bread, rolls – 2-3 months
•          Unbaked bread – 1 month
•          Baked cookies – 6-8 months
•          Baked cakes (unfrosted) – 2-3 months
•          Baked cakes (frosted) – 1 month
•          Baked fruit pies – 6-8 months
•          Cheesecake – 2-3 months
•          Pancakes – 3 months
•          Waffles – 1 month   

Meat

•          Lamb and veal – 9 months
•          Pork chops – 4-6 months
•          Beef roasts – up to 12 months
•          Chicken and turkey (whole) – 12 months
•          Chicken and turkey (parts) – 9 months
•          Ham (cooked) – 2 months
•          Bacon – 1 month

Seafood

•          Lean fish – 6 months
•          Fatty fish – 2-3 months
•          Cooked fish – 4-6 months
•          Smoked fish – 2 months
•          Shellfish – 2-3 months

Dairy and Eggs

•          Butter – 6-9 months
•          Margarine – 12 months
•          Cottage Cheese  -1 month
•          Hard Cheese – 6 months
•          Soft cheese – 6 months
•          Ice cream – 2 months
•          Yoghurt – 1-2 months
•          Eggs (raw) – 1 month

Fruit and Vegetables

•          Citrus fruits – 3 months
•          Other fruits – 9-12 months
•          Nuts – 3 months
•          Vegetables – 8-12 months

Soups and Stews

•          Meat soups– 2-3 months
•          Stew meats – 3-4 months
•          Vegetables soups – 2-3 months

Beverages

•          Milk – 3-6 months
•          Juice – 6 months

Miscellaneous

•          Rice (cooked) – 3 months
•          Pasta (cooked) – 3 months
•          Pizza – 1-2 months
•          Spices and herbs – 12 months

What Not To Freeze

•          Eggs in shells
•          Har boiled eggs
•          Coffee
•          Mayonnaise
•          Cream Cheese
•          Custard
•          Salads
•          Canned fish
•          Pasta (uncooked)
•          Rice (uncooked)
•          Cereal
•          Apples
•          Melons
•          Lettuce
•          Potatoes (unless mashed)
•          Radishes
•          Sprouts
•          Carbonated drinks

Other Freezer Tips

•          Always freeze food at the peak of its freshness
•          Some foods do not freeze well, for examples eggs in their shells and potatoes
•          Liquids will expand as they freeze, so leave space in the container if freezing them.

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