Experts say "don't put these 5 foods in the freezer": Everyone makes this mistake without knowing it
While bread, meat, cheese, milk, mushrooms, and cooked rice are among the most popular foods that can be frozen, experts warn that not every food can be frozen. "Most foods that haven't expired can be frozen," they say. "However, some may spoil or break down during this process." WHICH FOODS ARE RISKY TO FREEZE?
Foods like homemade fried chicken or tempura can become a soggy mess when frozen due to the distribution of moisture and oil during thawing. While pre-frozen items like french fries are designed for this process, homemade versions lose their original crispiness.
Experts advise against preparing hard-boiled eggs in advance, even though they're useful for sandwiches. Freezing them can make the whites hard, rubbery, and watery. Egg yolks can be frozen with a little salt or sugar.
Vegetables like cucumbers and lettuce can become mushy when thawed. Freezing these items only makes sense if you plan to use them in soups, smoothies, or sauces.
When yogurt is thawed, it loses its texture, becoming more icy, separate, or watery. The texture of plain cream can also become slightly grainy when thawed, making it more suitable for use in stews, soups, or sauces rather than whipping.
Soft cheeses like cream cheese can be frozen but become too watery when thawed. Hard cheeses, on the other hand, are more stable in the freezer and can be stored for up to two months. Using soft cheeses in recipes (e.g., pasta sauce) yields better results. Researchers note that most foods suitable for freezing have this information on the label, and pre-packaged products can be frozen safely until their expiration date. They emphasize that the safest method for thawing foods after freezing is to refrigerate them, which is especially important for high-risk products like milk and chicken.
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