In fact, when the temperature is below zero, the food is still undergoing chemical reactions, especially the loss of taste and vitamins, which is faster than when it is stored at 4℃. Moreover, the fat will also undergo oxidation reaction with oxygen and slowly deteriorate. Therefore, the taste and nutrition of food frozen for a long time will be greatly reduced, and no matter whether it is food, it should not be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Generally speaking, the shelf life of frozen meat is six months to one year. However, if the freezing method is improper, the storage time may be shorter.
When meat is kept in the refrigerator for too long, microorganisms will grow and multiply, and the meat will be sticky, color will change, it will stink and mildew will appear. The thawing process will also harden the fiber of meat, losing nutrition and taste. When thawing, a lot of water will be lost, and the meat will become dry and hard, becoming very coarse and old, which will affect the taste of food. Therefore, it is recommended that you eat fresh ingredients as soon as possible and do not freeze them in the refrigerator for too long.
Frozen meat in the refrigerator must be wrapped with plastic wrap, which can usually be kept for a few days; If it is frozen, it can be kept for several months or so. The specific storage time is different for each kind of meat, which will be listed one by one below. When you eat the meat frozen here after thawing, you should observe the meat quality and smell after thawing before you can eat it safely. Therefore, it is best to eat fresh food.