by If there is in your freezer in your freezer in your freezer, it may be time to use it better.
In the UK, according to the latest report of the waste and resource campaign program (Wrap), households throw more than four million tons of edible food away.
Food waste is not only gone (approx. £ 256 per person to be precise), but also for the environment. Around 18 million tons of CO2 are generated annually by wasted food and drinks from British houses, which contributes to climate change.
Your freezer comes into play there. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) describes a freezer as a break button that behaves the growth of most bacteria of food and most bacteria. And more can go in your freezer than you probably think.
While foods with a high water content such as cucumber and salad do not cut well, numerous other objects – including eggs, cakes and potatoes – can increase their durability in the freezer.
Flour
Flour that are kept in the closet can affect quality over time and can even attract insects that feed on dried goods. Not what you want in your Victoria sponge.
If you don’t use flour very often, according to BBC Maestro, put it in the freezer, where it can last up to a year for up to a year. Freezing in an airtight container or in a bag with as much air as possible.
If you are ready to use, thaw the flour to get the room temperature for the best consistency.
avocado
If you have avocados that are perfectly ripe but don’t use you before you get mushy, the freezer is your friend. Simply cut your avocado into half or into pieces, peel and enter a sealable bag or an airtight container.
The consistency changes after thawing, so that frozen avocados are best used for smoothies or dips like guacamole instead of eating as fruit. The website for Love Food Hass waste also suggests freezing avocado, which has been pureed or pureed with a little lemon or lime juice.
butter
Butter can be frozen in a block or in smaller portions, which you can remove if necessary. It is best frozen on the day of the purchase, and good housekeeping recommends it to wrap it in two freezer layers such as a folk layer and a freezer bag to prevent it from absorbing strong aromas of other foods.
Frozen butter can also be practical if you make something that requires very cold butter and pastries because you can rub it directly from the frozen block.
potatoes
It does it set to throw potatoes? With a little preparation, you can keep them by freezing longer. BBC Good Food recommends cutting potatoes to the size of your choice and cooking almost cooked. Dive in cold water to stop the cooking process, drain and let cool.
Face the potatoes flat on a tray for about six to 12 hours to prevent them from gluing together, and then put on a freezer bag or airtight container. Smaller potatoes can be cooked directly from frozen while they first want to thaw larger potatoes.
You can also freeze chilled porridge. Who knew it?
pasta
It is notoriously difficult to assess the right amount of pasta when cooking (aim at around 100 g per person). But there is no need to worry if you do too much. Cook or indeed fresh noodles from the cooler can be frozen for up to four weeks, according to Love Food Hass waste.
It recommends rinsing the cooked pasta in cold water, cooling and letting it dry and freezing in portions in meal -sized portions.
Nuts
The high oil content of nuts means that you can get rancid pretty quickly, but freezing enables you to keep you longer. Freeze the nuts in an airtight container and add to cooking for cooking and baking from frozen or thawing in the fridge.
BBC Food says that nuts can be kept in the freezer for up to a year.
Egg
While cooked eggs in the freezing become rubbery and watery, raw eggs can freeze well.
To freeze, crack fresh eggs, whip the white and egg yolk together and place them in an airtight container. Eggs expand when frozen. So make sure that there is about half a customs of growth space.
To eat, defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator, use as soon as you are thawed, and make sure you only eat them in thoroughly cooked dishes.
According to egg information, eggs can be frozen for up to one year, although they are best used within four months.
Cake
Most types of cake can be frozen from sponge to chocolate – either in layers, as cupcakes or in slices. Freezing works best if cakes are not decorated. So it is practical if you want to make a lot of cheeks and keep some of your creations for a later date.
After cooking, let it cool completely and wrap every layer in Klingfilm and foil to contain other flavors that penetrate.
Place into the fridge, add and enjoy fillings and icing.
How to safely freeze food and permanently
To ensure that you safely freeze and disappoint your food, follow these tips from the FSA.
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You can freeze food until midnight as long as it is suitable for freezing. Check the package instructions for meals provided and freeze as stated.
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Remains and homemade food should be cooled and frozen as soon as possible.
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They label foods that freeze you so that you know what it is and when it was frozen.
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Meat is usually best eaten within two to three months.
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Baked goods, fruit and vegetables are best between three to four months.
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Purchase the food in the fridge so that it doesn’t get too warm and make sure it is completely thawed before cooking.
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Use a container that can catch drops in the fridge when thawing food.
