8 Surprising Foods You Can Freeze – Tips From Penny Pinching Pros Bedford News

Penny’s pinch pros have revealed a list of surprising foods you can freeze to help you keep your food fresh longer and save you money.

Cash-strapped Britons are being encouraged to freeze their leftovers to save money.

The penny-pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have shared their pick of foods shoppers may not have known they could store in the freezer.

Chilli, crisps and cheese are among the foods Brits may not know they can freeze. Others include butter, nuts, and alcohol.

Preserving food by refrigeration is a method that has been used for centuries; however, there is still speculation about what you should and shouldn’t freeze.

Experts have therefore revealed this list to help families reduce food waste and thus save their hard-earned money.

A NetVoucherCodes.co.uk spokesperson said: “Freezing your fresh food and meal leftovers is an easy way to save money each week.

“By freezing what you don’t eat, you can save yourself unnecessary spending on your weekly groceries.

“By compiling this list of foods you didn’t know you could freeze, it will hopefully help weekly stores go the extra mile.

“When it comes to freezing your food, it is always advisable to use freezer-resistant zipper bags to keep food fresh when you use it. Remove any excess air before storing and ensure you to label and date your stored foods.

Good news if you are a fan of brownies, cakes and cookies! Baked goods can be stored in tupperware containers for up to three months. A handy snack if you cook them in batches and freeze them until you need a sweet fix.

Freezing chips is a great technique for making them last beyond their expiration date. You can store the chips in their original bag for up to two months.

Cheese is another contender for your freezer, it can keep for three to six months. Hard cheese freezes better than soft cheeses like ricotta and cottage cheese. Be sure to thaw your cheese before putting it back in the fridge, to prevent it from becoming crumbly. You can also freeze shredded cheese by adding flour to the bag and shaking well before freezing.

Store your garlic in the freezer for up to 12 months. Whether you want to store whole cloves or once it has been sliced, simply place your garlic in a zip lock bag in the freezer to give it a longer shelf life.

Even butter can be made to last. To freeze your butter, wrap it tightly in quality aluminum foil or freezer paper. Salted butter can be stored in the freezer for up to nine months, if you freeze unsalted butter it will last six months.

Save yourself buying excess chili and herbs at the supermarket and freeze your leftovers. To do this, chop up your leftovers and place them in an empty water bottle and screw the lid on tight. This will prevent moisture from ruining your chili and herbs.

Happy days, your unfinished wine may be frozen! This method works best with wines that are best chilled, such as white or rosé. Most spirits are freezer safe, they will be kept cool and cold, but will not freeze completely due to their high alcohol content.

It’s easy to store your fresh salted or unsalted nuts. Simply place them in a ziplock freezer and they will last up to nine months in the freezer. To thaw, simply let them thaw to room temperature. For faster results, you can reheat your nuts by roasting them in a pan or in the oven. Perfect for garnishing ice cream or yogurt.