O freezer It is an essential ingredient in most households, but certain foods stored there can cause damage that can end up being costly. According to experts, there are certain foods that should be avoided in the freezer because they can cause damage and result in costly repairs.
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An expert from RGB Direct, one of the UK's largest independent electrical retailers, has shared his expertise on things you should never put in the freezer to preserve their shelf life from canned goods to eggs in their shells to certain fruits and vegetables .
1 Canned food
Canned food
The first is canned goods. Experts recommend never freezing canned food in its original can, as the contents will freeze and expand, potentially causing the cans to burst.
This could lead to food contamination and freezer clutter. If you have canned goods that you want to freeze, place them in a freezersafe container.
2 eggs
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Freezing eggs in the shell can cause the liquid inside to expand and crack the shell, making them difficult to use. If you want to freeze eggs, it's best to crack them, beat them, and store the egg mixture in an airtight container.
3 Fruits and vegetables with high water content
Cucumber
Foods like lettuce, cucumbers and watermelon can become mushy and lose their consistency when frozen due to their high water content. Although they can still be used in cooking after freezing, they do not retain their original crispiness.
4 Dairy products
Dairy products such as milk and yogurt can separate when frozen and develop an undesirable consistency. When frozen, the structure of these products can change, leaving them with a bad taste when thawed. However, hard cheeses such as Cheddar and Parmesan can be frozen without any problems.
5 Food in glass containers
Be very careful when placing glass containers in the freezer. Expansion and contraction caused by temperature fluctuations can cause glass containers to crack or break.
If food needs to be frozen in jars, use suitable freezersafe glass containers.