Instructions

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S TORING OF FROZEN FOOD
FREEZING OF FRESH FOOD
THE FOLLOWING FOOD IS SUITABLE FOR FREEZING
THE FOLLOWING FOOD IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FREEZING
HOW TO PACKAGE THE FROZEN FOOD
➢ If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in
the freezer compartment.
➢ Store at -18 °C or colder.
➢ Avoid opening the freezer compartment door unnecessarily.
➢ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
➢ To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should
be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
NOTICE! Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
➢ Cakes and pastries.
➢ Fish and seafood.
➢ Meat, game and poultry.
➢ Vegetables, fruit and herbs.
➢ Eggs without shells.
➢ Dairy products such as cheese and butter.
➢ Ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish.
➢ Potato dishes and soufflés.
➢ Desserts.
➢ Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes.
➢ Eggs in shells.
➢ Grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches.
➢ Hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
❖ To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airtight
packaging.