General Freezing Information How Long Can I Store Frozen Foods…
Freezing cannot improve the flavor or texture of any food, but
when properly done it can preserve most of the quality of the
fresh product. Knowing how long a particular food can be stored
in the freezer is not as simple as it sounds. The storage times
listed below are approximate months of storage for some food
products assuming the food has been prepared and packaged
correctly and stored in the freezer at or below 0°F. For best
quality use the shorter storage times. After these times, the
food should still be safe, just lower in quality. ||Approximate
months of storage at 0°F |Fruits and Vegetables ||8 - 12 ||6 - 9
||3 - 6 ||3 - 4 |Cured or Processed Meat ||1 - 2 Several factors
influence the shelf life of frozen food besides the type of
food. Was the food properly blanched? - Blanching is scalding
vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time. -
Blanching stops enzyme actions which cause loss of flavor,
color, texture and nutrients eve