Food Storage
| STORAGE | REFRIGERATOR | FREEZER | ADVICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEESE | Use foil to wrap cheese. | Freezer bag. Will freeze for up to 3 months. | Creamy cheeses will freeze well if over 40% butter fat content. |
| MEAT & POULTRY | Freezer bag - or on a plate or rack covered with cling wrap | Freezer bag then foil. Beef, lamb and poultry can be frozen for 6 months, pork 3 months, mince and sausage for 2 months. | Be sure to expel as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn. |
| VEGETABLES | Freezer bag - leaving plenty of air surrounding the vegetables. Store in crisper section. | Freezer bag. Vegetables must be blanched before freezing. 3-4 months | Can be defrosted and cooked in the microwave without removing from the bag. |
| COOKED & CASSEROLES | Cool completely before covering with cling wrap and foil. | Freezer bag. Wrap in foil if storing for extended periods. 2 months. | Take care when defrosting in the bag in the microwave. High temperatures of fat can melt the bag. |
| SALTY/ACIDIC FOODS | Place in freezer bag or cling wrap before wrapping in foil to prevent possible deterioration of the foil due to the high acid/salt content in the food. | Place in freezer bag or cling wrap before wrapping in foil to prevent possible deterioration of the foil due to the acid/salt in the food. 3 months. | Be sure to cool completely before covering. |
| BREAD | Not recommended as the low temperature will make the bread go stale very quickly. | Freezer bag stops mould growth and keeps the bread fresher for much longer. | Bread keeps best when frozen as quickly as possible. |
| PASTRY | Cling wrap - or freezer bag. | Freezer bag or foil pie dishes covered with a freezer bag. 3 months. | Allow ample time for thawing in the bag so that the pastry does not get soggy. |
| CAKES | Freezer bag. | Freezer bag. 3 months | Only freeze unfilled cakes, or cakes filled with butter icing. |
Storing Fruit & Veg
| Fruit | Ripe | Storage | Use Within |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apricots, Mangoes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums | Ripen at room temperature, then store in the fridge | Store in a Multix Freezer Bag in the fridge when ripe | 2 - 3 Days |
| Apples | Ripe when picked | Multix Freezer Bag in the fridge | Up to 1 month |
| Avocadoes | Ripen at room temperature for 4-7 days | Speed up ripening process by storing in a paper bag with a banana | 2 days |
| Bananas | Ripen at room temperature | May be stored in the fridge when ripe. Skin will blacken but the flesh will remain un affected | 2 - 3 Days (Room Temp.) 5 - 7 Days (Fridge) |
| Cherries, Grapes | Ripe when picked | Multix Freezer Bag in the fridge | 2 - 3 Days |
| Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit, Mandarins | Ripe when picked | Store at room temperature or refrigerate in crisper to extend storage | 7 Days (Room Temp.) |
| Melons, Pineapples | Ripe when picked | Store at room temperature. When cut, cover with Multix Cling and refrigerate. | 2 - 3 Days (Room Temp.) |
| Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, etc. | Ripe when picked | Remove from punnet. Place unwashed berries in a single layer on a plate covered with a piece of kitchen towel in fridge. | 2 - 3 Days (Room Temp.) |
| Vegetable | Storage | Use Within |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | Trim base. Stand in water, cover with Multix Freezer Bag, store in fridge | 14 days |
| Beans | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge | 4 days |
| Bok Choy | In paper bag in crisper section of fridge | 2 days |
| Broccoli | Keep dry. Store in unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 5 days |
| Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cucumber, Zucchini, Peas | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 3 days |
| Capsicum, Eggplant, Leek, Lettuce | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 5 days |
| Carrots, Celery | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 7 days |
| Cauliflower | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge with heads downwards. | 14 days |
| Sweetcorn | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 1 days |
| Garlic, Onions, Pumpkins | Store in cool, dark, well ventilated area. Wrap peeled and cut pieces in Multix Cling or Multix Freezer Bag and refrigerate. | 2 - 3 months. 7 days once cut and refrigerated |
| Parsnips | Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 2 weeks |
| Potato, Sweet Potato | Store in cool, dark, well ventilated area. | 7 days |
| Rhubarb | Remove leaves and discard. Store stalks in a Multix Freezer Bag in the refrigerator. | 4 days |
| Spinach | Trim off roots. Store unwashed in an unsealed Multix Freezer Bag in crisper section of fridge. | 2 days |
| Tomato | Ripen at room temperature. May be stored in a Multix Freezer Bag in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before using. | 3 days |
