How long can foods be stored in the refrigerator?

The fridge is a great invention! With the refrigerator, the storage period of many foods can be made longer, which saves us time to buy food and makes the recipe more diverse.

However, the refrigerator is not a time machine, after all, it only delays the process of food deterioration, and does not guarantee that the food inside will not be broken. From a food safety point of view, bacteria have a suitable breeding temperature, and many bacteria can double in 20 minutes at room temperature.

In a refrigerated environment, bacteria can still multiply, but the rate of reproduction is slower. Some pathogenic bacteria breed and can cause illness.

Today we will talk about how long different meats can be stored in the refrigerator, and what else should we pay attention to?

1. What are the safety risks in food?

Live meat

Different meats have different bacteria, and common ones are Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Listeria, and various parasites.

chicken

There are often Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, etc. in chicken. When cooking, it is necessary to pay attention to the temperature to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked before it can be effectively sterilized.

seafood

There are many bacteria in the seafood that are also very dangerous, and there are some parasites.

egg

The risk of Salmonella in eggs is very high, it must be heated to full ripe, and the egg yolk is solidified.

vegetable and fruit

We all know that there are many pathogenic microorganisms in the soil, so be careful. Therefore, pay attention to the surface of vegetables and fruits when eating.

The above pathogenic bacteria cause fever, diarrhea, meningitis, sepsis... For sensitive people such as infants and the elderly, it may even lead to death.

Second, how long can various foods be preserved?

talked a lot about how many kinds of vegetables will change in the case of freezing. So someone asked, how long can the meat be kept in the refrigerator? Is there a clear refrigerator "meat storage table"?

Strictly speaking, how long the meat can be stored depends on the type of meat, the way it is handled, and your requirements for the quality and look of the ingredients. There are some differences in the temperature of different refrigerators.

Generally speaking:

All kinds of raw chopped meat, whether from poultry or various seafood, can only be refrigerated for 1 to 2 days;

Meat pieces such as steaks can be refrigerated for 3 to 5 days;

If you are cooked meat, you can usually put it in the cold room for three days.

Third, other matters needing attention

Usually, the refrigerator and the ice cube tray should be cleaned regularly, and the food should be packaged separately and cooked separately. No matter what kind of meat, remember to cook before eating.

If you don't feel fresh, throw it. After all, health is important. Next time, remember to buy less.