You've been organising your freezer wrong! Experts reveal exactly how you should arrange foods to save space and prevent waste
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Whether it's a tub of ice cream or a bag of frozen peas, most of us chuck items into the freezer without thinking twice. But taking a more organised approach could not only save you space, but could also help to prevent food waste. That's according to experts at Which?, who have revealed exactly how it should be done.
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'Frozen food can help you cut back on unnecessary waste, saving you time and money,' the consumer champion explained. 'But it's important to store food correctly in the freezer to get the most out of it.'. Alongside their tips on how to organise your freezer, the team at Which? have also revealed which foods you can and can't freeze.
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Fried foods, salad greens, and mayonnaise are all a no-go, according to the experts. However, yoghurt, stock, cooked pasta, and even eggs are all safe to keep in your freezer. Whether it's a tub of ice cream or a bag of frozen peas, most of us chuck items into the freezer without thinking twice. But taking a more organised approach could not only save you space, but could also help to prevent food waste (stock image).
Which? has given four key tips on how to fit more food in your freezer. 1. Remove the packaging. One of the key mistakes that homeowners make is leaving bulky packaging on products. 'Strip away whatever boxes you can before storing to help free up more space,' Which? advises.
