How to store fresh food in the fridge

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No one wants to throw away food. But is food that has been refrigerated for a few days (or weeks) still safe to eat? Take the quiz below from smartparenting to see if you already know how to use the refrigerator effectively to preserve food and know when to throw food away.

1. What temperature should you keep in the refrigerator to ensure the freshness of food?

a. Below 0 degrees C
b. 0-5 degrees Celsius
c. 5-100 degrees C

Correct answer: b

The refrigerator should be set at 5 degrees Celsius or below to prevent bacteria growth and keep food fresh for a long time.

2. Can pork, chicken, fish and shrimp be stored in the same compartment in the refrigerator?

a. No, fish, poultry and pork should be stored separately in the refrigerator
b. Yes, pork, chicken and fish can be stored in the same compartment, just wrapped separately
c. It's best not to buy these at the same time

Correct answer: b

Meat, poultry and seafood can be stored in the same compartment as long as you keep them in separate containers to prevent cross-contamination. Poultry contains the highest amount of bacteria, followed by pork, then fish and seafood.

3. Is it okay to buy ground meat and not use it up within two days or more?

a. Yes, as long as they keep them well frozen
b. No, you should use it up as soon as you buy it
c. It depends on the meat factory you buy

Correct answer: a

Ground meat is perishable because it has more surface area exposed to bacteria. Therefore, minced meat should only be stored for 1-2 days in the refrigerator and 2-3 days in the freezer.

4. What is the average lifespan of poultry if stored in the freezer at minus 18 degrees Celsius.

a. 2-4 months
b.10-12 months
c. 4-6 weeks

Correct answer: b

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, poultry can be kept frozen for up to a year.

5. How long can fish and seafood be kept if stored in the freezer at minus 18 degrees Celsius?

a. 3-6 months
b. 1 month
c. 6 weeks

Correct answer: a

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, fresh fish, shrimp and scallops stored properly in the freezer will keep for 3-6 months.

6. You'll know your chicken isn't safe to eat when:

a. The tip of the wing is a bit red
b. Been in the freezer for over a week
c. It starts to appear purple or light green and has an unusual smell

Correct answer: c

Poultry starting to go rancid may turn purple or pale green, sticky under the wings and around the joints, dark wing tips. (In case the red wing tip is still usable).

7. Is it safe to buy eggs without keeping them in the fridge?

a. No
b. Have
c. No problem

Correct answer: a

Eggs should be stored at 7 degrees Celsius or below, which means they should be stored in the refrigerator. This is especially important when using eggs for pregnant women, children, the elderly and sick people.

8. Store cooked eggs in the refrigerator for a day, should they be eaten?

a. No, eggs are very perishable
b. Yes, as long as the eggs are boiled or well cooked
c. Unclear

Correct answer: b

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, eggs that are well cooked or hard-boiled can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

9. What is the best way to keep an opened can of baby formula?

a. Paste it and keep it in the fridge
b. Frozen milk
c. Leave the milk at room temperature

Correct answer: a or b

Ideally a or you can also freeze the milk as long as you use it before it expires. When defrosting, keep it in the fridge. However, this freezing can affect milk quality.

10. How should you store the opened juice box?

a. Store in the fridge
b. Pour into another container then put in the fridge.
c. Just drink it right away

Correct answer b

Any leftover water should be refrigerated in a glass or plastic container. Storing the carton in the refrigerator is not recommended as it may change the color and taste of the juice.

11. When is the ideal time to prepare breakfast cakes for your child?

a. Make the night before and refrigerate. Reheat the next morning.
b. Make it in the morning to ensure freshness
c. Both a and b are fine

Correct answer: c

For busy moms, preparing sandwiches the night before and keeping them in the fridge is fine. However, only vegetables and sauce should be added the next morning. Hands and utensils should be washed to ensure the freshness of food.

12. You cook food for your child in the morning for him to take for lunch. What time is safe for lunch?

a. Depends on the ingredients in the cake
b. Lunch box can be eaten all day
c. Up to 4 hours after processing

Correct answer: c

Food stored at 5-57 degrees Celsius is still safe to eat within 4 hours. For afternoon snacks, use dry foods that don't go bad like cookies.

13. What kind of box should be used to store your child's school lunch?

a. Plastic box
b. Metal containers to keep food hot, delicious
c. Not important

Correct answer: c

As long as the container is clean and covered, it should be fine. Also, make sure your baby eats his lunch within 4 hours after you cook it.

14. During a power outage, what should be done with meat, milk and other items stored in the refrigerator?

a. Keep food in it and limit opening the refrigerator to keep the cold air in until the power comes back on
b. Use all perishable foods in the refrigerator before they go bad
c. Sprinkle salt on meats to preserve them

Correct answer: a

Cold air will limit the growth of bacteria, so opening the refrigerator door should be kept to a minimum. If the power is out for a long time and the food starts to thaw, it is recommended to put dry ice in the freezer and regular ice in the refrigerator to maintain a stable temperature.

According to Vuong Linh - VnExpress