How Long Can Frozen Meat Be Stored in the Freezer?
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.COM – Not a few people buy meat in large quantities and freeze them in the freezer for later consumption. This is one of the most widely used savings measures.
However, if the frozen meat has been in the freezer for quite a while old, is it still safe to consume?
Quoted from Good Housekeeping, Monday (10/10/2022), according to US Department of Agriculture, frozen food is safe to eat indefinitely time. Even so, just because its something thats allowed to be consumed doesnt mean it will still taste delicious after all these years frozen.
SHUTTERSTOCK/HAPPY CREATOR Freezer illustration, storing food in the freezer. Temperatures of zero degrees and below inactivate bacteria, yeast, or any mold and prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms.
Frozen food will decrease in quality, both in terms of taste, texture, color, and others, from time to time, especially if wrapped in loose or slow frozen.
Thus, even though you wont get sick from frozen meat You who are a few months old, it may not be the most meat delicious again.
First, make sure you freeze meat and all other foods at minus 17 degrees Celsius or lower. This is temperature which keeps food safe.
JUST?
Freezing meat in its original packaging is fine, but if you… plan to keep it in the freezer for more than two month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises you to switch to packaging such as aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper.
You can also store meat in an airtight plastic bag.
