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DEFROSTING FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Your refrigerator is designed to help defrost/thaw foods in a safe manner by preventing
the growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts which are the major causes of food spoilage.
General defrosting food care
For best results:
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Ensure foods are defrosted in the refrigerator, microwave oven or multifunction oven.
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Never defrost foods at room temperature. This could potentially promote the growth of
bacteria and cause food poisoning even after cooking.
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Ensure partially or fully defrosted foods are never re-frozen. Defrosted foods can only
be refrozen after it has been cooked.
Red meats, poultry and game
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Red meat can be cooked from frozen, or from the partly or completely defrosted states.
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Ensure extra cooking time is given when cooking from the frozen state.
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Ensure poultry is completely defrosted before cooking and never use the frozen juices
for cooking.
Fish and seafood
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Ensure fish does not come into contact with other foods when defrosting in the
refrigerator.
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For best results, cook from either the frozen or partly defrosted state.
Fruit and vegetables
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Defrost frozen fruits in the refrigerator. Alternatively, they can be used as part of frozen
desserts.
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Frozen vegetables are best cooked from their frozen state.
