How to store products in the refrigerator?

Author: Akkumis Salkhanova

Not only does eating contaminated food cause gastrointestinal disorders, but also it leads to such severe conditions as paralysis and meningitis. The risk of getting diseases related to the contaminated food consumption can be reduced by simple &ls

As a matter of fact, there is always a risk of food contamination caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, and chemicals which are hazardous to humans. Not only does eating contaminated food cause gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and dehydration), but also it leads to such severe conditions as paralysis and meningitis. The risk of getting diseases related to the contaminated food consumption can be reduced by simple ‘food safety’ measures.

To avoid the infection by bacteria contaminating food, you must:

Wash your hands, rinse fruits and vegetables, clean the surfaces that contact with food.

Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk. Raw meat, poultry and eggs must necessarily be subjected to heat treatment.

Store the perishable products in the refrigerator or freezer. Defrost them properly.

How to store products in the refrigerator:

Products and dishes of different types, raw and ready-to-eat/cooked foods should be stored separately from each other. The proper placement of food on different refrigerator levels, each with its own temperature mode(from -18° С to +7° С in the freezer), - is one of the basic principles of food storage in the fridge. The cooked dishes should be stored in special containers for food storage or enamel pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Always keep your refrigerator clean. All products must be packed tightly and neatly. Read carefully the expiration date on the package and make sure that the old products are not staling on the shelves. It is recommended to remove all the food from the fridge and wash up each shelf by the dishwashing liquid at least once a month.

The freezer helps to keep meat, poultry and fish fresh for a long period of time. They should be packed in separate plastic bags. The warmest place in the fridge is its door.

The perishable products, as well as milk and cheeses should not be stored in the fridge door.

The storage life of eggs in the refrigerator is no more than a week.

The closest zone to the freezer is the coldest one. This can be explained by the fact that the temperature there is about 0°C. You can store fresh meat and fish in it. If you are going to cook them within the next two days, then you should store them in an enamel pot, without wrapping them in the bag. Additionally, sausages, cream-filled pastries and eggs are also stored in that zone.

All dairy and other products are usually stored on the middle shelves at 7-8 ° C.
The closed cans should be stored in a closet, whereas the open ones should necessarily be placed in glass containers, otherwise there is a risk of rapid bacterial contamination.

Fruits and vegetables are to be kept in special drawers. You’d better use a special anti-bacterial mat which provides an additional ventilation for the product safety through the layers of air that it creates. Storing food in a wet form might contribute to the growth and survival of bacteria. If you are not going to use the products right away, they should be dried and packed in order to be further stored in the refrigerator. Fruits and vegetables should be kept in different containers as they may accelerate each other’s rot.

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The freezer helps to keep meat, poultry and fish fresh for a long period of time. They should be packed in separate plastic bags.	The warmest place in the fridge is its door. The perishable products, as well as milk and cheeses should not be stored in the fridge door. The storage life of eggs in the refrigerator is no more than a week.
The closest zone to the freezer is the coldest one. This can be explained by the fact that the temperature there is about 0°C. You can store fresh meat and fish in it. If you are going to cook them within the next two days, then you should store them in an enamel pot, without wrapping them in the bag. Additionally, sausages, cream-filled pastries and eggs are also stored in that zone.
All dairy and other products are usually stored on the middle shelves at 7-8 ° C. The closed cans should be stored in a closet, whereas the open ones should necessarily be placed in glass containers, otherwise there is a risk of rapid bacterial contamination.
Fruits and vegetables are to be kept in special drawers. You’d better use a special anti-bacterial mat which provides an additional ventilation for the product safety through the layers of air that it creates. Storing food in a wet form might contribute to the growth and survival of bacteria. If you are not going to use the products right away, they should be dried and packed in order to be further stored in the refrigerator. Fruits and vegetables should be kept in different containers as they may accelerate each other’s rot.