{"id":856,"date":"2021-03-05T09:41:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T04:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/?p=856"},"modified":"2021-06-04T22:49:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T17:19:22","slug":"freezer-temperature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"What Ideal Temperature Should a Freezer be set at"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A freezer is a very useful appliance to prevent food from getting spoilt. But we all often are confused about what ideal temperature should a freezer be set at to store different food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For most of most items, the ideal freezer temperature is 0\u00b0 F (-18\u00b0 C). <strong>An easy way to set your freezer at this temperature is by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/freezer-thermometer\/\">freezer thermometer<\/a>.<\/strong> At this temperature food can be stored for an indefinite period to stop bacteria growth, therefore saving the food from getting spoilt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/how-temperatures-affect-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food safety and inspection service<\/a> of the U.S. Department of agriculture, freezing keeps food safe by slowing the movement of molecules, causing bacteria to enter a dormant stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.gov.uk\/safety-hygiene\/chilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food standards agency<\/a>, most harmful bacteria will grow at temperatures above 8\u00b0C and below 63\u00b0C \u2013 this is known as the \u2018Danger Zone\u2019 for microbial growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673f0a1249e80\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-673f0a1249e80\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/#Ideal_Freezing_Temperature_and_Duration_Chart\" title=\"Ideal Freezing Temperature and Duration Chart\">Ideal Freezing Temperature and Duration Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/#Freezer_Temperature_for_Storing_Ice_Cream\" title=\"Freezer Temperature for Storing Ice Cream\">Freezer Temperature for Storing Ice Cream<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/#Tips_for_increasing_the_shelf_life_of_ice_cream\" title=\"Tips for increasing the shelf life of ice cream\">Tips for increasing the shelf life of ice cream<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/#Freezer_temperature_for_meat\" title=\"Freezer temperature for meat\">Freezer temperature for meat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/freezer-temperature\/#Tips_for_storing_meat\" title=\"Tips for storing meat\">Tips for storing meat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_Freezing_Temperature_and_Duration_Chart\"><\/span><strong>Ideal Freezing Temperature and Duration Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Item<\/strong><\/th><th scope=\"col\">Duration in <strong>Months<\/strong><\/th><td>Temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td>2 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lean fish (flounder,<br>haddock, halibut, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td>6 to 8<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hamburger, ground beef, turkey, veal,<br>pork, lamb, &amp; mixtures of them<\/strong><\/td><td>3 to 4<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Bacon and Sausage<\/th><td>1 to 2<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Casseroles<\/th><td>2 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Egg whites or egg substitutes<\/th><td>12<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Frozen Dinners and Entrees<\/th><td>3 to 4<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Gravy, meat or poultry<\/th><td>2 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats<\/th><td>1 to 2<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Meat, uncooked roasts<\/th><td>4 to 12<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Meat, uncooked steaks or chops<\/th><td>4 to 12<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Meat, uncooked ground<\/th><td>3 to 4<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Meat, cooked<\/th><td>2 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Poultry, uncooked whole<\/th><td>12<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Poultry, uncooked parts<\/th><td>9<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Poultry, uncooked giblets<\/th><td>3 to 4<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Poultry, cooked<\/th><td>4<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Soups and Stews<\/th><td>2 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Wild game, uncooked<\/th><td>8 to 12<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Leftover Cooked meat or poultry<\/strong><\/td><td>2 to 6<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Leftover Chicken nuggets or patties<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 3<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Leftover Pizza<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 2<\/td><td>0 \u00b0F<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For distribution to the market and consumers, Food Freezing and Storage is<br>practiced in various food sectors e.g.<br>a) Processed Fruits and Vegetables<br>b) Milk Products &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/best-freezer-for-breastmilk\/\">Breast milk<\/a><br>c) Meat Products<br>d) Marine and Sweet water fish<br>e) Poultry Products<br>f) Ready to eat products<br>The processing methods followed in each of the products&#8217; lives are different. However,<br>the freezing and storage methods are adaptable to most of the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freezer_Temperature_for_Storing_Ice_Cream\"><\/span>Freezer Temperature for Storing Ice Cream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cream is at its best when stored <strong>between -5\u00b0F and 0\u00b0F<\/strong>. However, while serving the ice cream the temperature can be 5\u201310 degrees Fahrenheit as it is easy to scoop at this temperature. The lower the temperature, the better will be the texture. Ice cream texture gets damaged after microwaving it and is affected also by a little change in temperature. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idfa.org\/news-views\/media-kits\/ice-cream\/tips-on-storing-handling-ice-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Dairy Foods Association<\/a>, ice cream will be thoroughly frozen and will feel hard to the touch if stored at the proper temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_increasing_the_shelf_life_of_ice_cream\"><\/span>Tips for increasing the shelf life of ice cream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You should always keep this dessert in a deep freezer between -5\u00b0F and 0\u00b0F to preserve its texture, flavor, and shelf life.<\/li><li>Prevent frequent temperature changes to your stored ice cream as if small ice crystals melt and re-freeze, they can eventually turn into large, unpalatable lumps.<\/li><li>Buy a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/\">mini freezer<\/a> for your desserts so you don&#8217;t need to often open it like your regular freezer which is opened several times a day for accessing other foods.<\/li><li>You can also insulate your ice cream inside the freezer bags, this prevents ice crystals from forming on top of it.<\/li><li>Avoid microwaving it or using a wet or warm spoon before serving it instead serve at room temperature.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t store ice cream in the freezer door as it is most worst affected place of temperature changes.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t store ice cream along with uncovered foods as the flavor of your dessert may get affected by it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freezer_temperature_for_meat\"><\/span>Freezer temperature for meat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meat should be stored in the freezer at 0\u00b0F or below. According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhb.gov.in\/doc\/Publice%20Notice%20for%20IQF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">national horticulture board<\/a>, the extreme cold simply retards the growth of microorganisms and slows down the chemical changes that affect the quality or cause food to spoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fresh beef, veal, lamb, and pork<\/strong> can be stored for 4 to 12 months in the freezer at 0\u00b0F while Chicken or turkey for 1 year. The leftover Cooked meat or poultry if stored at 0\u00b0F can stay safe to consume for 2 to 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The left overs must be quickly kept in freezer within 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_storing_meat\"><\/span>Tips for storing meat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Store in airtight containers<\/li><li>Wrap it in freezer bags<\/li><li>Avoid the temperature of Danger Zone because the bacteria may grow and make you ill<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A freezer is a very useful appliance to prevent food from getting spoilt. But we all often are confused about what ideal temperature should a freezer be set at to store different food items. For most of most items, the ideal freezer temperature is 0\u00b0 F (-18\u00b0 C). 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