Do not be foolish, but preserving this kind of pork does not bring disease to people, many housewives still do it without knowing it

The risk of getting sick when storing meat in plastic bags and then storing them in the refrigerator

According to Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh (former lecturer of the Institute of Biotechnology and Food, Hanoi University of Technology), storing meat in plastic bags and putting them in the refrigerator has the advantage of not smelling the smell and smell of smell. Enter the fridge, food and drinks and foods in the refrigerator do not smell together.

However, the disadvantage that this "meat film" brings is immeasurable. "Using plastic bags, wrapping food in general but not only meat will lead to the possibility of stopping infection in food, causing health damage when we absorb it into the body. Strictly forbidden to store meat in plastic bags For a long time, the plastic has a higher solubility, especially for products that contain water, salty, acid, and fat like cooked, marinated meat . ", Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh said.

Note when storing meat in a refrigerator

Rinse and cover

Meat and fish should be washed and drained before storing the refrigerator for storage. In order to limit the toxic substances absorbed into meat affecting health, housewives should choose plastic bags or food containers made of safe plastic, withstand low temperatures.

The secret is to divide the stock of meat into small pieces. Each time you process, you take the amount in accordance with the need to use the family to defrost. This helps to limit bacteria from multiplying on meat due to temperature changes many times.

Each family should also have a mini vacuum machine to suck the air inside the box / bag, creating an anaerobic environment to keep the freshness of the meat better.

Raw foods should be individually wrapped to ensure hygiene and meat quality. Adjust the temperature appropriately

The temperature of the refrigerator is too low, causing food to freeze, high temperature is a favorable condition for bacteria to multiply and decompose food. The refrigerator compartment should be kept at about 2 degrees Celsius, while freezing at -18 degrees Celsius to -25 degrees Celsius.

Normally, the refrigerator's thermostat bar / knob is divided into steps from one to five, of which level 5 is the coldest. Depending on the type of food in the cabinet, the housewife should adjust the temperature appropriately.

Do not store food for too long

In non-infectious conditions, fresh food can be used for 4 to 6 days in the cooler and several months in the freezer (proper temperature and continuous cooling).

A good tip is to write dates on preserved meat boxes / bags. Thus, when cooking, you will prioritize the choice of meat that has been stored longer.

Prepared or cooked meat can be kept for about a month if left on a freezer.