Freezing food the right way

Food that's frozen properly stays tasty for months. This guide explains how to freeze, thaw and label food safely.

You will need

• Freezer bags and containers
• Marker pen and labels
• Freezer thermometer

Steps

1. Check the freezer temperature

   Your freezer should be at –18 °C or colder.

2. Cool food first

3. Pack it tightly

4. Portion it

5. Label it

6. Know how long things keep

7. Thaw safely

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