covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.
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If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to
select very fresh fish. Whole fish should be rinsed in cold
water to remove loose scales and dirt and then patted
dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a
sealed plastic bag.
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Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1-2 days.
Precooked foods and leftovers
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These should be stored in suitable covered containers
so that the food will not dry out.
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Keep for only 1-2 days.
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Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.
Vegetable container
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The vegetable container is the optimum storage
location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
·
Take care not to store the following at temperatures of
less than 7°C for long periods: Citrus fruit, melons,
aborigines, pineapple, papaya, curettes, passion fruit,
cucumber, peppers, tomatoes.
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Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures
such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or
accelerated decaying.
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Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe),
bananas and mangoes.
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