Guidelines For Storing Fish

Question 1

List the guidelines for storing fish

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Answer 1

Refrigerate properly

Store strong smelling fish separately

Minimise time in storage

Freeze at -25 degrees Celsius on day of purchase

Question 2

How should fish be refrigerated?

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Answer 2

Store fish in a fridge at 4 degrees Celsius as room temperature speeds up bacterial growth which increases the rate of spoilage

If pre-packaged, leave in its original packaging and place on the bottom shelf of the fridge

If purchased loose, remove from the wrapper, rinse under cold water and place on a plate or in a container that will collect any juices

Cover to prevent from drying out and place at the bottom shelf of the fridge

Question 3

At what temperature should fish be refrigerated?

Answer 3

At 4 degrees Celsius

Question 4

Why should be fish frozen at 4 degrees Celsius.

Answer 4

As room temperature speeds up bacterial growth which increases the rate of spoilage

Question 5

How should you refrigerate pre-packaged fish?

Answer 5

Leave in its original packaging and place on the bottom shelf of the fridge

Question 6

How should you refrigerate loose fish?

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Answer 6

Remove from the wrapper

Rinse under cold water

Place on a plate or in a container that will collect any juices

Cover to prevent from drying out

Place at the bottom shelf of the fridge

Question 7

Where in the fridge should fish be stored?

Answer 7

At the bottom of the fridge

Question 8

How should strong-smelling fish be refrigerated?

Answer 8

Store strong-smelling fish away from foods likely to absorbs the flavour, such as milk and butter

Question 9

For how long should you store fish?

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Answer 9

Minimise the amount of time fish is in storage

Use within 24 hours, as fish spoils quickly

Question 10

How should you freeze fish?

Answer 10

Freeze fish at -25 degrees Celsius on the day of purchase