6.01BB STORING FOODS

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6.01BB STORING FOODS
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Storing Foods

• Types of storage places
• dry storage
• refrigerated storage
• frozen storage

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Storing Dry Foods

• Storage options
• pantry or cupboard
• any cool,dry place that will not be moist and is
  away from pet food, cleaning supplies, and other
  hazards

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Storing Dry Foods

• Boxed and bagged foods not found in the
  refrigerated or frozen departments are safe to
  store in cupboards or pantries.

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Storing Dry Foods

• Ask three questions
• Are boxed foods dry foods?
• Are canned foods dry foods?
• What other items need dry storage?

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Storing Dry Foods

• Examples
• Pasta
• Rice
• Cereal
• Unprepared / boxed,

• Flour
• Sugar
• Bread
• Non-opened canned foods

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Storing Dry Foods

• How do I store dry foods after they have been
  opened, prepared or cooked?

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Storing Dry Foods

• Opened, prepared or cooked foods from a can, box,
  or bag not eaten immediately
• must be refrigerated, frozen or kept hot for food
  safety.

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Storing Fresh Foods

• Some fresh foods are not actually refrigerated in
  the store.
• What are examples of these types of fresh foods?
  
• How should they be stored at home?

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Storing Fresh Foods

• Examples of fresh foods that may be stored as dry
  foods
• Bananas
• Potatoes
• Onions, garlic
• Bakery foods breads, cakes, and doughnuts.
• Sowhere can we store them?

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Storing Fresh Foods

• Bananas may be stored on the countertop. They
  will continue to ripen here.
• Potatoes, onions, garlic should be stored in a
  cool, dry place away from the light. A pantry or
  cupboard works well.

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Storing Fresh Foods

• Fresh foods that must be refrigerated for
  storage
• fresh fruits / vegetables
• fresh meats
• dairy foods.
• Store these foods promptly.

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Storing Frozen Foods

• What types of foods do we buy in the freezer
  section of the store?

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Storing Frozen Foods

• Foods found in the freezer section include
• Convenience foods-pizzas, waffles
  
• Frozen vegetables / fruits
• Frozen pie crusts
• Ice cream
• Whipped topping
• Novelty foods like frozen pops and ice cream
  sandwiches
• Breads
• Juices
• Meats

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Storing Frozen Foods

• When I shop, should I select items to ensure they
  are solidly frozen for storage at home?

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Storing Frozen Foods

• When shopping for frozen foods choose
• Frozen foods last so they will stay frozen until
  stored at home.
• Frozen foods solidly frozen in the store without
  ice crystals on the outside of the packaging and
  loose-type foods like peas that are still loose
  in their package. This is an indication they
  have been kept properly frozen.

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Storing Frozen Foods

• What do I do if some items thaw before getting
  them stored?

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Storing Frozen Foods

• Properly thawed foods may be refrozen in the
  packaging from the store, including meats.
  Thawing in a vehicle is NOT a proper thawing
  procedure. Foods needs to have been kept at 40
  or below to be food safe.
• Partially thawed, very cold foods may be cooked
  and then frozen for later use.
• If in doubt, throw it out!

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Storing Foods

• Remember
• Where we store foods at home is the same way we
  found them in the grocery store!
• If you found it on a shelf, you can store it on a
  shelf.
• If you pulled it from a refrigerated case, you
  must refrigerate it promptly at home.
• If you found it in the frozen case, freeze it at
  home.

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Storing Foods

• To maintain food safety, frozen foods and
  refrigerated foods need to be stored first.
  Then, canned items and other dry goods may
• be stored in the appropriate location.
• (For more info on Food Storage, see
  www.foodsafety.gov)

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