Food storage tips: Dairy products – how to keep them fresh

Dairy products are well-known for going off quickly, so it's always better to eat them quickly.

Meanwhile, if you love to stock your food, you still need to keep them fresh for a longer time.

Here are a few tips that might help you.

Refrigerate Promptly

Put dairy products in the refrigerator as soon as you get home from the store.

Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40°F to maintain freshness.

Store Milk Properly

Keep milk in its original container, tightly sealed, and store it on a refrigerator shelf (not in the door).

Avoid exposure to light, which can affect the quality of milk.

Use Airtight Containers

Transfer opened cheese or yogurt into airtight containers to prevent them from absorbing odors and losing freshness.

Wrap Cheese Well

Wrap cheese tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil after opening to shield it from air and moisture.

Keep Butter Covered

Store butter in a covered butter dish or wrap it in foil to prevent it from absorbing flavors from the refrigerator.

Avoid Temperature Fluctuations

Minimize temperature fluctuations by not leaving the refrigerator door open for extended periods.

Freeze Extra Portions

If you won't use dairy products before the expiration date, consider freezing them for later use.

Use freezer-safe containers to maintain quality.

Check for Signs of Spoilage

Regularly inspect dairy products for any signs of spoilage, such as unusual odor, mold, or changes in texture.

Discard any items past their expiry date or showing signs of spoilage.

Follow Storage Instructions

Adhere to storage instructions on the packaging, such as "refrigerate after opening" or "consume within X days."

Rotate Stock

Practice "first in, first out" by using older dairy products before newer ones to prevent items from expiring.

Clean Refrigerator Regularly

Clean the refrigerator regularly to prevent the growth of bacteria and odors that can affect dairy freshness.

Previously, we talked about appetite loss during illness.

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• 22 January 2024

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