How to Store Food in the Refrigerator

We all store food in the refrigerator. To maintain the quality of food, storage is important. Here are some tips for storing food in the refrigerator.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Keep your refrigerator temperature from 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 4C).

2. Prepackaged meat, poultry and fish can be stored in their original wrapping. Do not store stuffed poultry that is cooked or uncooked in the refrigerator. Stuffing should be stored separately. Beef, pork and lamb can be stored for 2 to 4 days. Poultry and fish can be stored for 1 to 2 days.

3. Dairy foods, such as milk, butter and margarine should be stored tightly covered so that they do not absorb odors. Milk can be stored for 1 week, and butter can be stored for 2 weeks.

4. Cheese should be stored tightly because it can dry out. If mold forms on the cheese, just trim it away. Mold should not cause a change in taste. Cheese can be stored for 4 to 8 weeks.

5. Fruits and vegetables should be stored in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Do not wash fruits and vegetables before storing them in the refrigerator, as this can cause brown spots.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to rotate food in the refrigerator. Put fresher foods on the back of the shelf and older foods in the front.

Resources

• How to Buy Vegetables at the Grocery Store
• How to Buy Fruit at the Grocery Store
• How to Get More Vitamin C

[FrazzledNanny]

on 5/22/2009 Thanks for the tips on storing things in the refrigerator. 5*

[sonni57]

on 5/13/2009 Thanks for the refrigerator tips I'll check mine out.