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Refrigerators
Does the light really go out when we close the door? From the early icebox to the modern built-in frost-free stainless steel double door works of art, refrigerators have improved greatly over the years, and we seldom think about them until they don't work right. From cleaning methods to repairs, this category is the place to get advice and answers to your questions about refrigerators.
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How long can food stay refrigerated without spoiling?
It depends on the food. There are some foods that can last for a long time without refrigeration. Other foods can't last for more than a couple hours. For example, uncooked, dried beans or pasta will keep a year or more unrefrigerated. Foods that are normally refrigerated should never be allowed to sit at room temperature more than 2 hours. Moist foods, especially those with protein, provide a breeding ground for food-borne illness that can even be fatal. The general rule is that these foods should be kept below 40 degrees (in the refrigerator) or above 140 degrees (hot). If it's a food that you would normally refrigerate, please don't eat it if it's been at room temp more than 2 hours, maximum. (Just a reminder -- food can contain staph or other nasty bacteria even if it looks and smells fine.)
How soon food will spoil without refrigeration will depend on a variety of variables including: the ambient temperature, the type of food and the microbes present in the food.
Once the temperature of potentially hazardous food itself (like meat, milk, poultry, seafood, cooked beans, processed produce, etc) has gotten above 40°F for more than 2 hours, the food should be discarded. The food might not actually appear spoiled and there is the possibility that the food could be perfectly safe for longer than that, BUT foodborne pathogens and toxins don't make their presence known until many hours after the food has been consumed. The 2 hour guideline is conservative, but it would be better to discard the food than to suffer the consequences.
Why do foods kept in a refrigerator stay fresh longer than foods left out on the counter?
Lowering the temperature of food, as in a refrigerator, slows down the action of bacteria and mold, the principal causes of spoilage. Unless the food is deep-frozen, however, bacteria and molds do continue to act on foods and they will eventually spoil, even in a refrigerator.
Can baby chicks hatch after being in the refrigerator?
Viability of a FERTILIZED egg will drop if kept in the refrigerator for any length of time.
Cool about 50F (not cold) and dark with good humidity is the normal way of saving fertile eggs for incubation. A maximum of 7 days. After the seven day period the first save lose better than 50% of their chance at hatch and that drops daily for every extra day saved thereafter.
How long will broccoli cheese soup last in the fridge?
Depends on the humidity of the area, how much food is inside the fridge, and the temperature that is set. Many different foods can cause others to spoil quicker. Soup would typically last around 3-4 days if encased properly, I've never made broccoli soup so I can't give you an exact answer. However, most likely the broccoli will cause it to spoil quicker. Some folk put their soup in the freezer for much longer storage, but with anything you put in the freezer, it has to be concealed tightly. Otherwise the taste most likely wont be to you're liking.
Can you eat lasagne left out of the refrigerator for five hours?
No food safety person would recommend that lasagna would be safe to eat after it was left out overnight.
Throw it out. I would not recommend eating anything left out overnight that contains ANY form of dairy (this includes the ricotta cheese in the lasagna), meat, eggs, or anything that contains a single ingredient that should be stored in the refrigerator.
Do olives spoil in the refrigerator?
Yes, if they are not kept sufficiently drowned in the oil or brine.
If you buy them "dry" in bulk at the market, in a simple plastic bag, there's definitely a risk. You'll be able to keep them for a relatively long time if you keep the bag perfectly closed with a minimum amount of air, but still not as much as if they were in a jar.
Also, if they are not packaged in the traditional way but in an industrial tin can that you can not close, they will only survive for a short time.
If kept in a jar, you can easily keep them in perfect condition for a full year. You could have some mould developing on the surface but it has no consequence on the olives below this surface.
What temperature in the refrigerator?
The refrigerator should be at about 35°F (1.6°C) which is above freezing, so your milk won't freeze.
The refrigerator should be set between 40°F and 34°F (~4.4°C to 1.1°C). The closer it gets to freezing (32°F or 0°C), the longer the food will keep. Some produce items will be damaged if they get frosted, so keep an eye on those and try not to store them in the coldest spot of the fridge.
As close to freezing as possible(short answer). Remember actual temperature involves many variables, front to back, bottom to top, how many times the door is opened per day etc. It also depends on the foods you are storing, leafy veggies tend to freeze or show ice crystals a few degrees above 32°F.
Average temperature of a refrigerator is 35 - 38 degrees and -18 °C (0 °F) for the freezer.A household refrigerator should be maintained between 34 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit - just above freezing to maintain food quality but low enough to inhibit bacterial growth.
Ideally your refrigerator should be at the correct temperature (less than 4°C). When the fridge is very full, turn thermostat to Colder setting. If in doubt about your fridge's efficiency check it with a fridge thermometer.
Freezer temperature should be maintained at minus 18°C. (Ice cream is a good indicator of freezer temperature: it should be firm.) Consult your fridge manufacturer's manual for advise on temperature control.
Try not to keep opening the fridge door every few minutes. Obviously this allows cold air to escape and temperature inside to rise.
Food poisoning bacteria grow rapidly in moist, warm food, at temperatures between 5 and 63° C. Most don't grow at temperatures between 0 and 4°C. So food is safe for short periods in the refrigerator (normal temperature between 2 and 4°C). But bacteria are not killed by cold; they simply remain dormant, and when warm again they come to life, grow and multiply rapidly.
Many people expect the fridge to perform miracles. Just packing food in any condition, any way into the fridge does not necessarily make it safe to eat. An overloaded fridge, full of uncovered, unprotected raw and cooked foods can mean harmful bacteria poised to pounce, a food poisoning attack waiting to happen.
Credit to Nutricia NZ with slight amendments by me
The ideal refrigerator temperature range is 1°-4.5°C (34°-40°F) . Bacterial and mold growth are considerably slowed down at these temperatures, thus retarding food spoilage. Since water freezes at 0°C (32°F), this prevents fresh foods from freezing, although when the temperature is at the low end of the range, some areas in the refrigerator may be below the freezing point.
about 2 degrees no lower than 1 because thing freeze at zero or minus one something like that! hope i helped!
How long can you keep chicken curry in the fridge?
Cooked chicken, if it has been handled, packaged and stored properly should stay reasonably good up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You can keep it longer if you freeze it.
People constantly ask for some type of verification that the food they eat will not make them ill. That is nearly impossible to do without bacteriological and chemical tests, so the best we can do is provide guidelines, like:
- Handle food in a sanitary manner (wash hands, clean & sanitize food-contact surfaces, protect from cross-contamination, package & store properly)
- Keep potentially hazardous food out of the temperature danger zone (140°F to 40°F). Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
- Reheat leftover cooked foods thoroughly (to 165°F)
- Use food within a reasonable time
Research will give you different answers. Remember that they are only guidelines. In the end, you are responsible for what you feed yourself and your family. This adage is a good one to follow: When in doubt, throw it out.
How long does food stay good with refrigeration?
Most foods should be safe for 3 - 5 days if stored in the refrigerator.
What causes the refrigerator door water dispenser to leak after dispensing water?
The seal around the door is bad. When the refrigerator doesn't have a complete seal around the door it allows ambient air to get in. When the compressor runs to the temp average inside, it actually is vacuuming slightly inside the unit and exhaling. Means it is pulling outside air in through the door seal.
Moisture in the air condenses inside the refrigerator and puddles on the bottom.
Where can one obtain replacement parts for a Frigidaire refrigerator?
The best place to start if you want genuine replacement refrigerator parts is with the units manufacturer. Third party products can be cheaply located on smaller shop sites but may not be as reliable.
How long will walnuts stay fresh in fridge?
Walnuts should be stored in an airtight container and be placed in the fridge or freezer. It can keep up to three months but always taste first before using. If it tastes rancid then toss it.
Why should opened bottles of soy sauce be stored in the refrigerator?
no it wont just make sure to cover it so it doesnt get any thing in it
How long does cooked pork stay good outside of the fridge?
In the freezer for years, in the refrigerator 3 to5 days.
What is wrong a refrigerator when it freezes the food in the inside of the refrigerator?
There are several possible reasons:
1. Your thermostat is faulty or set to too low a figure, or
2. You refrigerator is faulty in some other way, or
2. You live in a very, very, very cold country and you have left your all your doors and windows open.
How expensive are subzero refrigerators?
Prices vary with model and condition. New? Thousands. Check eBay for some "ball park" prices. Certainly if you tap Sub Zero at their web site, they'll hook you up with information. And you can find local dealers through them, too. Need a link? You got it.
Why Ice taste salty from ice maker?
because you might have used hard or tap water to fill up the water tank there for making the ice taste like the water which tastes funny
How long can stuffed chili relleno be in the fridge?
Cooked seafoods can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Did any inventions inspire John Gorrie to invent the fridge?
Yes the ocean inspired him because it's cold and holds many things
How many days does opened yogurt stay fresh?
well, it stays fresh depending on when you buy it. if you found it in the back of the fridge where they keep it in the store, odds are that it won't stay fresh for too much longer. if you buy it right before the expiration date, you would have to eat it fast.
How long does a jar of minced garlic last in the refrigerator once it has been opened?
Till it goes mouldy
What temperature are fridge kitchen put on?
Fridges from the kitchen are usually set between 37 degrees Fahrenheit and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This is equivalent 3 Celsius degrees and 5 Celsius degrees.
How long does live lobster last alive in fridge afterr purchase at market?
Up to a week, if lively when purchased. Put wet news paper around him to keep him moist. When you buy the lobster, make sure his claws & tail are extending out. A lively lobster will often start flicking his tail or be sticking straight out. If he is not lively & his claws Tail are hanging down & bearly moving, he is near death
How long does precooked sealed bacon stay good in the fridge?
i would say at the most 2 days that is what we do
How long will a cantaloupe stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Well... There are a lot of different answers for that. Usually,
A couple of days depending on how ripe it was when it was cut.
Sometimes,
If it is cut up in a zip lock bag, 1 day. If 1/2 is covered with plastic wrap, 3 days. If it is in a covered container (cut up) 2 days.
But mostly,
They ripen even in the fridge, so eat it all within 2-3 days?
