8 foods that should not be put in the freezer

Housewives should remember that there are foods that should not be refrigerated too much, as this will cause them to lose their high nutritional value.

1. Vegetables and fruits contain a lot of water

For example, crisp celery, lettuce, cucumbers, radishes… Because they contain a lot of water, these foods freeze very easily. This causes their cell membranes to break down, making them mushy when thawed.

In addition, this also makes the above foods have an unpleasant smell due to oxidation, affecting the flavor, aroma, and color of the dish. However, pickled and fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi, etc.) can be frozen because their cells have been broken. Tomatoes can also be frozen if you plan to cook them after thawing, but they will be too mushy if you plan to eat them raw.

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2. Eggs

Eggs will crack when frozen, allowing bacteria to enter. If you plan to freeze eggs, peel them before freezing.

3. Coffee

You can store unopened coffee in the freezer. But once opened, don’t refreeze it. Freezing and thawing coffee repeatedly moistens the beans, causing them to absorb and absorb unpleasant odors from the refrigerator.

4. Soft dairy products

For example, soft cheese, cream cheese… They will release water after thawing.

5. Potatoes

Potatoes will change color and lose their texture when frozen. Cooked potatoes will become mushy and watery.

6. Emulsion

Sauces will separate and become runny when frozen. The same goes for dishes containing sauce.

7. Hard cheese

Freezing cheese will make it hard and difficult to cut. If you want to freeze cheese, cut it first.

8. Soft egg cake

Freezing turns soft sponge cakes into soggy ones. These cakes should be eaten immediately or stored at room temperature, not refrigerated./.

According to Ho Chi Minh City Law