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Cooking beef and sheep becomes delicious dishes usually done during Eid al -Fitr. However, some mothers usually store the remaining beef and sheep in the refrigerator.
Raw and cooked meat has a different storage duration, as well as between fresh meat and processed meat. Then, how long can the meat survive in the refrigerator before reaching the expiration limit?
How to store beef and sheep in the right refrigerator
Nutritionist, Natalie Butler has verified the Healthline article which explains that the meat can be frozen so that it is durable, but the quality will decrease over time. Some things that are affected are in terms of taste, texture, and humidity.
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So, it is recommended to consume meat in the recommended time span to keep getting the best quality. Here are some ways to store meat correctly:
1. Stored in the freezer
The Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC) notes that every year, there are around 48 million people experiencing food poisoning in restaurants and at home. Adapted from the US Health Department and Humanitarian Services, food stored in the freezer at 0 ° F (-18 ° C) or underneath, can be stored indefinitely.
Food ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, or fish, are safely placed in the freezer because it is able to keep food for a long time. According to USDA, freezing food at a temperature of 0 ° F (-18 ° C) will slow down the growth of bacteria, fungi, and yeast, while slowing the activity of enzymes that can cause food to be easily damaged.
2. Wrap in plastic
No need for a special vacuum sealing tool to freeze meat safely, but give a layer of plastic or aluminum foil on its original packaging in order to maintain its quality longer. Freezing meat in a fresh state will maintain its taste and nutrition.
3. Don’t Leave in Room Temperature Too Long
Although the meat can last a long time in the freezer, the quality can decrease over time. Thus, the FDA and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide recommendations for storage time limits so that meat still has good quality taste.
In addition, USDA suggested that food that has been left at room temperature more than two hours (or one hour if the temperature is above 32 ° C) should not be frozen again.
4. Melt the meat correctly
In order to maintain food safety, it is also important to melt the meat in the right way. USDA recommends that if frozen meat wants to be melted, it can be placed in the refrigerator or soaked in cold water in a closed container. It’s good not to leave at room temperature, so that bacteria do not develop quickly.
The maximum limit for storage of meat in the refrigerator
Cooling slows but does not prevent bacterial growth. Quoted from Healthline, USDA released two types of bacteria that could develop in food:
1. Pathogenic bacteria
This bacterium is dangerous because it can cause disease due to food. Pathogenic bacteria develop rapidly in foods that are not stored properly and are difficult to recognize because they do not change the appearance, taste, or aroma of food.
2. Bacteria spoil
This bacterium causes food to change color, taste, and odor. Although rarely causes disease, contaminated foods remain unfit for consumption.
Quoted from the official website of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), processed meat that has been ripe will have a shorter time limit that is shorter than raw meat. The following is the maximum limit for storage of meat in the refrigerator, quoted from the USDA page, the Ministry of Health and Humanitarian Services, and Healthline:
Storage in the refrigerator (4 ° C or lower)
1. Minding Meat: 1-2 Days
2. Roasted meat, steak, and roast ribs: 3-4 days
3. Fresh beef, sheep, and roast pork: 3-5 days
4. Fresh beef, sheep, and pieces of pork: 3-5 days
Storage in the freezer (-18 ° C or lower)
1. Minding Meat: 3-4 Months
2. Roasted meat, steak, and raw ribs: 6-9 months
3. Fresh beef, sheep, and roast pork: 4-12 months
4. Fresh beef, sheep, and pieces of pork: 4-12 months
Now that’s an explanation of the time limit for storage of meat in the refrigerator. Hope it helps, yes!
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