INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
What is your go-to option for food storage We bet they include (airtight) plastic containers, plastic wraps and zip wraps
What's wrong with them, you might ask
We would say they are wrong enough to have a negative impact on your health in the long run
The way you store food can effect food quality and also deplete it of all its nutrients
Wrong storage of food can lead to food contamination and food poisoning, mentions nutritionist Nmami Agarwal in her blog post shared on
Instagram.Wrong storage of food can attack food with harmful bacteria that can cause illness causing toxins when you consume them
These bacteria (staphylococcus specifically) do not get destroyed on cooking as well.Salmonella food poisoning is also caused by poor
Contaminated meat and poultry can cause salmonella infection.Cooking of food in the wrong way, (repeated use of cooking oil for multiple
deep frying and other purposes) wrong storage and storage of food at refrigerated temperatures can cause clostridium food poisoning
It can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea and stomach aches.Contaminated food and water can cause campylobacter infection
Shelf lifeYou must know that all foods have limited shelf life only
Their shelf life depends on their type, the way they are packed and stored during the manufacturing process
The "use by" date is the date after which the food must not be consumed, and the "best before" date is the end of the period when the food
High-risk food storageIt is risky to store food below 5 degrees Celsius
Make sure that there is proper space between two items in the fridge
This will help cold air move over food
Store raw fish and meats in foil
It will prevent them from getting easily attacked by bacteria
Frozen foodsFrozen foods are frozen for increasing their shelf life
They are prepared in a way that they can warm up from less than 0 degrees F
Every time you refreeze frozen food, its quality deteriorates
the food is stored in wrong temperatures
Easily perishable food should not be stored below 5 degrees or above 60 degrees
5 to 60 degrees is the danger temperature for food
Food storage containersAvoid reheating food or freezing food in plastic containers
Glass or steel containers are healthier alternatives for food storage
Different kinds of food need different storage
Beans, for instance, need to be stored in room temperature in tight lid containers
After a month, store nuts in airtight glass containers in fridge
they can be stored in refrigerator for upt0 6 months and 1 year in a freezer
Cereals come under the category of low-risk foods and can be stored in a dry location in airtight containers for around a year
Dairy products need to be refrigerated and must not be consumed after their "use by" date.(Nmami Agarwal is nutritionist at Nmami
Life)Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only
It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion
Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information
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