Are there things you cannot freeze?

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There are a lot of edible things that come to mind when I think about what can be frozen. But when I think about things you better not put in the freezer, I honestly have no idea.

So, what food and/or drinks come out of the freezer unusable?

(I really am asking about the use, rather than the texture. For example, blueberries would come out mushy, but you can still use them in some dishes.)

And are there things that completely lose their taste or even get an other taste?



Best Answer

A lot of dairy products become watery or start to separate if they've been frozen or defrosted: pastries with cream fillings, cream cheese, sour cream.

The USDA says does not recommend that eggs or canned foods be stored frozen. Eggshells can crack easily, and even if the shells remain intact, the consistency of egg yolks makes them difficult to use for anything other than hard-boiling. Canned foods that are frozen accidentally could pose health risks, so the USDA recommends inspecting to see if the can has rusted or burst. If the can is swollen, thaw it but check to make sure it doesn't look or smell off before eating.

The FDA also has a useful chart (pdf) on which foods don't freeze well and how long you can freeze other foods. (Note: when there is a recommended limit on how long a food should be frozen, it indicates when the quality of the food will decrease - NOT when it will "expire". You could theoretically freeze most foods indefinitely.)

The only other thing I would avoid freezing is any sort of raw green (lettuce, spinach, etc.). Greens wilt and turn brown when you freeze them. (If they're cooked, they should be fine to freeze and thaw.)

EDIT: Apparently, some spices become bitter when frozen, including pepper, cloves, garlic, green pepper, imitation vanilla, and onions, paprika and celery taste different.




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Quick Answer about "Are there things you cannot freeze?"

While shelled eggs and canned foods are the only things that aren't safe to freeze, there are a handful of other foods that don't freeze well. These include: Fruits and vegetables with high water content - (celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, melon).

What foods are unsuitable for freezing?

FOODS THAT DO NOT FREEZE WELL:
  • Cooked egg whites.
  • Cream based soups and sauces.
  • Cucumber.
  • Desserts with meringue.
  • Fried foods (become soggy)
  • Frostings/icing that include raw egg whites.
  • Fully cooked pasta (can be frozen in dishes if undercooked)
  • Fully cooked rice.


Can all food be frozen?

In answer to the most common question, \u201cCan this be frozen?\u201d the answer is usually yes\u2013 most foods can be frozen. However, not all foods have the same freezer life, and some dishes will not freeze as beautifully as others.



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Answer 2

Avocados. If you want to freeze for later, you need to wait for them to ripen, scoop out the good stuff, and freeze it. If you freeze whole avocados you get nasty smelly mush when they thaw.

Answer 3

Soft drinks / soda, champagne / sparkling wines. It's fine to use the freezer to cool the drinks rapidly, but they have a tendency to explode the (unopened) container if the liquid actually freezes. Also, it will tend to make the carbonated drinks go flat.

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