5 things to keep in mind when storing meat in the refrigerator

Busy lives make many families have the habit of buying enough food to store for a week. This requires housewives to know how to keep the freshness and nutrition of the ingredients.

Here are five things to keep in mind when storing raw meat in the refrigerator:

Wash and wrap tightly

Meat and fish should be washed and drained before being stored in the refrigerator. To limit the harmful substances from seeping into the meat and affecting health, housewives should choose plastic bags or food containers made from safe plastic that can withstand low temperatures.

The trick is to divide your meat into smaller portions. When cooking, take out the amount that suits your family's needs and defrost it. This helps to limit bacteria growth on the meat due to frequent temperature changes.

Every family should also equip themselves with a mini vacuum cleaner to suck out all the air inside the box/bag, creating an anaerobic environment to better preserve the freshness of the meat.

Adjust the temperature appropriately

Refrigerator temperature is too low will freeze food, high temperature is favorable condition for bacteria to grow and decompose food. Refrigerator compartment should be kept at about 2 degrees Celsius, and freezer compartment at -18 degrees Celsius to -25 degrees Celsius.

Normally, the refrigerator's temperature control bar/knob is divided into levels from 1 to 5, in which level 5 is the coldest. Depending on the type of food in the refrigerator, housewives should adjust the appropriate temperature.

Do not store food for too long

Under non-contaminated conditions, fresh food can be used for about 4 to 6 days in the refrigerator and several months in the freezer (at the right temperature and with continuous refrigeration).

A good tip is to write the date on the cans/bags of meat you store. This way, when cooking, you will prioritize meats that have been stored for a longer time.

Prepared or cooked meat can be kept for about a month in the freezer.

Keep cooked and raw foods separate.

Food storage must follow strict rules. Containers for cooked meat must be clean, sterile and airtight to prevent air from entering. Cooked and raw meat must be kept separate to avoid cross-contamination or affecting the taste of cooked food.

Some refrigerators today are designed as Door-on-Door. With a second refrigerator inside the main door, you can store frequently used food and drinks.

For families with young children, mothers should use it as a separate compartment for milk and yogurt for their children to ensure food hygiene and safety. With "door in door", users do not need to open the main cabinet door too much. Therefore, the cold inside the cabinet is kept at a stable level, helping foods stay fresher.

Use smart refrigerator

Currently, on the market there are many types of refrigerators integrated with smart technology to help fight bacteria and ensure meat quality even over long storage times.

Users should also prioritize choosing refrigerators with silver coating using Nano Ag+ technology inside. Silver ion particles will neutralize the process of bacterial cell growth and division, creating a sterile space, ensuring food hygiene quality.

According to Zing.vn