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In today's modern life, preserving food in the refrigerator is something that many families are still doing every day. Most of the preserved items in the refrigerator are mostly meats, of which the most common are chicken, pork, beef... So for chicken, how is the right way to preserve chicken in the refrigerator and still ensure it? Ensure meat retains nutritional value and freshness?
1. How long can chicken be stored in the refrigerator?
As recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), chicken and other poultry can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in the refrigerator and from a few weeks to several months for meat. frozen chicken in the freezer.
That is for raw chicken, but for storing boiled chicken in the refrigerator, it should be kept for 3-5 days in the refrigerator and 5 days in the freezer. However, you need to keep in mind that, the longer the chicken is left in the refrigerator, the nutritional value and deliciousness will be significantly reduced. Therefore, the most ideal time is for 2-3 days.
2. How to properly store chicken in the refrigerator?
To be able to keep food in the refrigerator for longer, the first thing you need to pay attention to is how to store chicken in the refrigerator. The preservation of chicken should be done according to the following steps:
2.1. Pay attention to wrap food carefully Whether storing chicken in the refrigerator or frozen chicken, the stage of food wrapping is also very important. Accordingly, your chicken needs to be wrapped tightly, this helps to ensure that the meat is fresh as well as to limit the cross-contamination of disease-causing bacteria.
For meat in the freezer, wrap as many layers as possible, so that the meat does not freeze too much, or lead to dehydration and change the color and taste of the meat.
2.2. Adjust the cabinet temperature accordingly Cabinet temperature is probably the thing that few people pay attention to. In fact, the ideal temperature when storing meat in the cooler is about 0-4 degrees Celsius, and in the freezer compartment, the temperature should be approximately -25 degrees Celsius.
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2.3. Don't put too many things in the cabinet Putting too many things in the cabinet will make the air unable to circulate, thereby affecting the preservation and flavor of the meat. Therefore, pay attention to arrange things in a neat order, leaving space between food bags.
Whether storing boiled chicken in the refrigerator or fresh chicken, you should pay attention to this.
2.4. Know the storage time The ideal time to keep meat is within 4 days. So, you should clearly remember the day you put the chicken in the refrigerator and note the date you take it out for use. Leaving chicken for too long in the freezer not only loses nutrients in the meat, but also creates chemical changes that are toxic to the body. Paying attention to the use-by date will help your family always have fresh food to use.
With just a few simple tips, you know how to store chicken in the refrigerator. Good luck.
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