Foods that can never be frozen

Did you know that potatoes can't be frozen, either raw or cooked, and that fried foods lose their crispiness if stored in the freezer? Here's everything you need to know to avoid waste.

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FOODS THAT CANNOT BE FREEZED

Il freezer It is undoubtedly one of the most useful appliances, especially when we have little time available to cook or we want to preserve leftover food to consume later. But you know that Are there some foods that should never be frozen? In fact, when thawed, they would be inedible because the ice crystals that form during the freezing phase break the cell walls of the food, making it soft.

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These are especially foods that are very rich in water and, during freezing, lose the very characteristics that make them tasty.

POTATO

Le potatoes They should not be frozen, either raw or cooked. Store them in their original packaging in a cool, dry place, not in the refrigerator.

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CHEESES

Avoid freezing soft cheeses such as ricotta cheeseHowever, you can store hard and semi-hard cheeses in the freezer, especially if you know you won't be able to consume them and risk wasting them. Wrap the cheese in plastic wrap or place it in a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for no more than 6 months.

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PASTA AND RICE

Freezing generally alters the flavor and texture of pasta e rice already cooked.

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SALAD

La lettuce and other green leafy vegetables are very rich in water and therefore, once thawed, they lose their crunchiness and flavor. The same goes for fennel, cucumbers and celery.

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TOMATOES

If really the tomatoes If they're too ripe and you can't eat them, use them to make a delicious pasta sauce. In this case, you can also freeze them.

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FRUIT

Fruit is also largely composed of water and therefore cannot be frozen: we are talking above all about apples, grape, watermelon, ananas, melosine.

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SAUCES

It is not possible to freeze mayonnaise o ketchup: rather prepare these at home sauces whenever you need them so you can always enjoy them fresh and above all made with genuine and healthy ingredients.

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MILK AND CREAM

Both milk and cream change consistency when frozen; they are both foods best consumed fresh.

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FRIED FOODS

Once defrosted, the food Fried they lose their crunchiness and become soft.

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EGGS

Do you know what happens when you freeze eggs? The liquid inside expands due to the low temperatures, and the shell cracks.

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SAUSAGES

All cured meats shouldn't be frozen. Once thawed, they lose all their flavor and texture. The only way to preserve cured meats longer is to vacuum-pack them.

SWEETS THAT CANNOT BE FREEZED

The some desserts cannot be frozenThere are three types of desserts, in particular, that they absolutely cannot be frozen.
  • Decorated desserts. Once thawed, they change appearance and lose all their aesthetic appeal. We've wasted our time in the kitchen.
  • Desserts with frozen ingredients. Any dessert containing previously frozen ingredients that were then thawed, such as shortcrust pastry, cannot be returned to the freezer.
  • Desserts with cream. Once thawed, they become grainy and lose their flavor.
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