How To Avoid Wasting Food

Question 1

Check the temperature of the fridge

Answer 1

The fridge should be between 1-4 degrees Celsius,if it is not,food will go off much quicker.

Question 2

Use your fridge wisely

Answer 2

Some food keep better outside the fridge. This included bread (keep it in a bread bin or cupboard), bananas,pineapples, potatoes and onions.

Question 3

Love your list

Answer 3

Make a shopping list (the easiest way is to keep it in the kitchen and add to it as you think of things) and stick to it when you go shopping, plan ahead and shop with specific meals in mind.

Question 4

Water your veg

Answer 4

Keep the stems of vegetables such as broccoli,celery and asparagus in water to help them stay fresh and crisp.

Question 5

Freeze your 5 a day

Answer 5

Got fresh fruit and veg that you can’t use in time. Why not freeze them? Some fruit and veg will lose texture when frozen- you can deal with this by freezing them puréed or stewed. This applies to strawberries,tomatoes and apples.

Question 6

Freeze leftovers

Answer 6

Many leftovers and chilled convenience meals freeze well. If you’ve made something like pasta or rice with a sauce, freezing the sauce separately will work better.

Question 7

Measure your portions

Answer 7

Reduce waste by cooking only the amount you need. Measuring takes away the guesswork and makes it more likely you’ll get the right amount.

Question 8

Sauces and dips

Answer 8

Lots of leftovers can be made into sauces or dips. If you’ve got leftover beans or pulses,mash or blend with some garlic lemon juice and herbs for a hummus-style dip. Slightly over-ripe avocados are great for a guacamole, and tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers can go into a salsa.

Question 9

Freeze dairy products

Answer 9

Semi-skimmed and skimmed milk freeze better than whole. If it separates once defrosted, just give it a good shake. Hard cheese also freezes well. Cut it into smaller portions, or grate some ready to use later.

Question 10

Revive past it bread

Answer 10

Bread rolls that are past their best can be put in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up again. Stale bread can also be made into breadcrumbs. Either mix them with herbs and onions as a stuffing for chicken or to top baked fish,or freeze the breadcrumbs for later use. Loaves or bread freeze well too. If you’re freezing a loaf or rolls from an in store bakery,transfer into a freezer bag for better results rather than just freezing it in the packaging it comes in.

Question 11

How to use leftovers

Answer 11

Leftovers should be stored correctly and unless frozen used within 48 hours of when they were made. Cooked rice should be used within 24 hours.