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No, a turkey does not weigh more frozen than thawed. When a turkey is frozen, it contains ice crystals which add weight. As the turkey thaws, the ice melts and the weight decreases. This is due to the fact that water has a higher density than air, so as the ice melts, the overall weight decreases.
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Do frozen turkeys weigh more than fresh?
A frozen turkey does not weigh more than fresh. A 15-lb frozen turkey will weigh 15 lbs. when it is thawed.
Does frozen fish weight more the thawed fish?
Fish will weigh less after it is thawed because it loses some water when it is thawed.
How do you use thawed in a sentence?
The chicken is still frozen, please thaw it before cooking so that it will cook more evenly.
Weight differences between frozen and non-frozen meat?
Meat will always weigh the same whether thawed or frozen. This is will hold true unless the water from the meat will be drained during the thawing process. It will then weigh lighter than its frozen state.
What is the shelf life of raw chicken that has been previously frozen and thawed?
No more than 3 days
How do you know how much more frozen meat is than thawed?
Because thawing will actually damage cell wall, juice will leak from the thawed meat cells. It is because of the fluid loss that would make the thawed meat weigh less.
If frozen fish thaws can it be frozen again?
No, frozen is frozen. But you can refreeze something that has been thawed. You can refreeze thawed meat long as there are still ice crystals on it. Once completely thawed then you need to cook it first then refreeze. This applies to solid pieces only, ground meat once more than half thawed needs to be cooked first then refrozen always.
Is it better for cornsnakes to eat live food or frozen-thawed food because dont live animals may have parasites?
While a snakes natural diet is live food that it has killed itself - it's more convenient for a snake owner if the snake will take frozen-thawed food.
How can you tell if thawed turkey is bad?
You can tell if thawed out chicken has gone bad if it has a bad odor. Chicken that is bad a very distinct and spoiled smell to it.
Does orange juice weigh more after being frozen?
it weighs the same
How long can you keep frozen turkey in refrigerator?
Your question isn't very clear; if you are asking how long you can leave a turkey in the freezer, it's up to 1 year. If you are asking how long you can leave a still frozen (thawing) turkey (that used to be frozen or fresh), it depends on the size of turkey and the temperature in the refrigerator since that will determine how long it will take to thaw (it takes approximately 24hrs for each 5lbs). Once the turkey is thawed (or fresh), According to USDA, uncooked turkey is good for 1-2 days (http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Turkey_from_Farm_to_Table/index.asp)
How long does frozen spinach last after thawed?
It should be eaten the same day it is thawed. For best results only partially thaw, and then cook and eat immediately. Go here for more: http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/thawing.html
