Household Tips: Can I Refreeze Thawed Food?

Using the refrigerator as an effective method of food preservation is a great ally for many people who do not usually go to the supermarket frequently, so many of them choose to put products such as meats, fruits or vegetables in the freezer when they are raw.

However, sometimes when preparing a meal, frozen food is taken out of the refrigerator, but sometimes the product is not used in the end, and by the time the person realizes it, it has already defrosted.

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Given this situation , the question arises as to whether there is any problem with re-entering food that was frozen in the refrigerator , but was taken out and not used, therefore remaining raw.

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For this reason, it is not advisable to refreeze a product that was previously frozen but thawed, as this increases the risk of foodborne illness. Not only that, but the texture and flavor may also be affected. See more: Colombia will require visas for people from Israel during short stays.

It is worth mentioning that you must be very careful with how you handle food, since carelessness could cost you your life.

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