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01/7How long should you store cooked food in fridge
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Most people believe that the cold weather keeps cooked food fresh for a long time that too without refrigeration? Well, keeping cooked curries, soups or meats out for a few hours in winters can keep them fresh due to the cold weather, but it does not effectively stop the chemical reactions and bacterial developments beyond a few hours and that’s why refrigerating or freezing the food is the right way to keep certain cooked delicacies fresh for over a week.
02/7Soups and Stews
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Soups and stews should be properly boiled and cooled before refrigeration. Following this simple way retain the freshness of soups, broths and stews for atleast 3-4 days. Just ensure that they are covered properly with lids.
03/7Cooked meat curries
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Cooked meat, poultry, and fish curries can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. However, it is important to heat and cool the meat dishes properly before refrigerating them and make sure you store them in airtight containers.
04/7Rice and Pasta
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Cooked rice and pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It's important to refrigerate them immediately after cooling down and keeping them in a properly sealed container.
05/7Desserts and Dairy-based delights
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Delicacies made with dairy products like desserts, sweets and puddings should be consumed within 2-3 days of proper refrigeration as dairy products tend to spoil faster than any other food.
06/7Cooked vegetables
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Cooked vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for at least a week. Ensure they are stored in a covered container to retain freshness and cooked with salt and oil to preserve their taste and texture.
07/7How to store
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In general, cooked leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. It's important to refrigerate them promptly, ideally within two hours of cooking, to prevent bacterial growth. If you won't be able to consume the leftovers within this timeframe, consider freezing them for longer storage.
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