Buying in bulk and freezing the excess inventory in 2021 is a great strategy for saving money on groceries. But a word to the wise — some items should never be frozen. Food with a high moisture content (like cucumbers and watermelon) do not freeze well. Same goes for creamy foods (like custards and yogurt). The texture and consistency changes once thawed. This includes apples, leafy greens and potatoes. Unless you plan to blend or cook the frozen produce later. Don’t freeze creamy foods such as soft cheeses, cottage cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and yogurt. If you freeze these items you’ll see separation and curdling. Moving meat back into the freezer after defrosting it is a big no-no, all of that back-and-forth gives bacteria too much time to reproduce and grow. Coffee shouldn’t be stored in the freezer—especially dark roasts. The oils that make them so special tasting break down in freezing temperatures, allowing the coffee to readily absorb off- flavors. The best way to store your beans is in a dark, air-tight container where the temperature remains stable…
Any of your own non-freezing tips!!……Ed
Comments