In Spain, food waste is a problem which is worrying in many homes, since often, perfectly usable products end up in the trash simply because we do not know what they can do. freeze without problem.
For this reason, from the Instagram profile @myrealfood_app, which has 2 million followers, a video has been shared showing some foods that can be frozen to preserve them for months and how to do it. This not only helps save families money, but also reduces environmental impact and encourages utilization kitchen.
From grated mozzarella to sauces
The video begins teaching how to freeze mozzarella once the bag has been openedand it is as simple as closing it tightly or transferring the cheese to a completely airtight bag so that it does not absorb odors from other foods. Afterwards, you just have to store it in the freezer.
Shredded mozzarella can last much longer if frozen as explained. This cheese is perfect for pizzas, lasagnas or gratins, and Does not lose texture or flavor after defrosting. When needed, just use the amount you want directly from the freezer and keep the rest.
Another food that the video shows is the avocado, which spoils quickly once it has been opened. However, it can be frozen without any problem and can be stored in the appliance whole, skin and all, or, on the contrary, it can also be pit the avocado and store only the pulp in an airtight bag.
He whole tomato is another perfect candidate for the freezer, especially if used for stewsbroths or sauces. Once frozen, the skin is easily removed by placing it in hot water, making it ideal for recipes that require peeling. Furthermore, this technique is very useful for preserve and use tomatoes that are already very ripe before they go bad.
Finally, the sauces. Yes, you read correctly, it can also be frozen. the leftover or you can even make more to always have it ready in a matter of minutes. To do this, you must store them in airtight bags and make small marks on it to divide it into portions. This way, only the necessary amount will be defrosted, avoiding waste.
Other foods that can also be frozen
Although the previous foods to freeze are those that were shown on the Instagram profile of @myrealfood_app, there are many others that do not appear in the video but that can be preserved in the same way for avoid waste.
For example, bread and pastry preparations They are some of the products that are thrown away the most in homes, but freezing them can be the perfect solution to prevent them from becoming hard or spoiling. For loaves of bread, it is recommended cut them into slices before storing them in bags airtight, so that it is easier to defrost them. For pastries, such as muffins or sponge cakes, freezing them whole allows them to retain all their texture and flavor.
fresh herbs as parsley, cilantro, or basil They tend to spoil quickly in the refrigerator, ending up drying out and in the trash. Therefore, the best is wash them well, chop them and place them in airtight bags If we want them fresh or in ice cube trays with water or olive oil before freezing them.
Finally, ripe fruits such as bananas or strawberries can be cut and frozen for use them in ice creamsmoothies or desserts, thus avoiding food waste.