STORAGE CHEAT SHEET: HOW LONG TO KEEP FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Nowadays, people have a habit of storing food in the refrigerator and taken out gradually. However, this is not the safest way to store food cause it also contains many risks that impact  your health if you don’t know how to use it suitably.

Have you ever wondered how long you can keep food in the refrigerator? Let’s scroll down and explore with Cooco, to find down the best storage time for some common foods!

1.     Meat and fish.

Fresh meats and fish don’t keep a very long time in your refrigerator. So, consider buying only what you need in the next few days, and freeze the rest in the refrigerator within 7 days.

One more tip, to preserve raw meat and fish, you better clean it before storage.

2.     Fruits and vegetables.

Some fruits and vegetables will do better when stored in the refrigerator, and some only do well at room temperature.

Remember, fruits and vegetables should not be kept in airtight bags or boxes. To keep it always fresh and delicious, we recommend you put it in a food bag and store it in a refrigerator.

3.     Dairy

If you usually store dairy products in the refrigerator door, you’ve been storing them wrong!

Eggs should be kept in a spot with a consistently cool temperature, while milks need to be stored at the back of the bottom shelf where the fridge is coldest.

Here is the shelf-life of dairy products.

4.     Prepared Foods.

Normally, prepared foods usually have their shelf-life within 2 weeks. Some cookies can be stored for up to 2 months.

Leftovers can be stored for 3 – 4 days in the refrigerator, be sure to eat them within that time!

5.     Condiments.

Condiments are typically used in small quantities, they tend to linger for a while. Although many condiments do have a long shelf-life time, they all eventually expire.

Here is how long you can refrigerate condiments after you open them:

You should pay attention to the preservation time for each type of food to protect your health in the best way. Hopefully, with the cheat sheet above, you will get more knowledge to provide better care for your beloved family.

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