Guidelines For Storing Meat Flashcards
List the guidelines for storing meat.
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Store meat in a fridge at 4 degrees Celsius
Minimise the amount of time spent in storage
Freeze at -25 degrees Celsius on the day of purchase
How should meat be refrigerated?
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Refrigerate at 4 degrees Celsius
If pre-packaged, leave in its original packaging and place on the bottom shelf of the fridge
If purchased loose, remove from the wrapper and place on a plate or in a container that will collect any juices
Cover to prevent from drying out, and place on the bottom shelf of the fridge
Why should meat be refrigerated?
As room temperature speeds up bacterial growth, increasing the rate of spoilage
How should pre-packaged meat be refrigerated?
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Leave in its original packaging
Place on the bottom shelf of the fridge
How should loose meat be refrigerated?
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Remove from the wrapper
Place on a plate or in a container that will collect any juices
Why should meat be covered in a refrigerator?
To prevent the meat from drying out
Where in the fridge should meat be stored?
The bottom shelf of the fridge
For how long should meat be stored?
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Minimise the amount of time meat is in storage
Store for two to three days
i.e. use within two to three days
How should fresh meat be frozen?
Freeze meat at -25 degrees Celsius on the day of purchase
At what temperature should meat be frozen?
-25 degrees Celsius
At what temperature should meat be refrigerated?
4 degrees Celsius
