Grocery shopping can be an expensive venture. Despite sales, coupons and deals at the local store, we often seem to rack up a larger bill than we desire. And part of that expense is tied to waste.
Many of us buy fresh produce, breads and meats only for it to go bad before we have a chance to consume it. One solution to this problem is to protect foods from going bad by utilizing flash freezing.
Flash freezing is a process in which food is set out flat, frozen and then transferred into a long-term storage container, such as a resealable plastic bag or plastic container. It is important to freeze the items before you put them in the long-term container to ensure pieces won’t stick to one another or lose their shape. Here’s how it works:
- Use a cookie sheet or another freezer-safe surface.
- Set out veggies, fruits, meat cuts, bread or whatever needs to be frozen.
- Once the food on the tray is solid, the items can be transferred. Usually this takes a few hours, but it varies depending on substance.
The whole process of flash freezing can take quite a bit of time. However, it’s time that doesn’t require a watchful eye. Simply pop a new batch into the freezer every morning or evening, then transfer into the container once frozen. A day or night exposed in the freezer won’t damage most grocery items, so all isn’t lost if you forget a batch.
Flash freezing your unused groceries is a great way to save money. It decreases your waste and increases your stock of food in the freezer! Check out tips on which foods freeze best and which ones you shouldn’t freeze at My30Spot.com.