Thawing Foods by Caitlin Flynn https://padlet.com/flynncr3/jb1593nwtke3nwuf Correct and Incorrect Steps to Thaw Food en-us 2024-02-22 15:52:18 UTC 2024-02-22 16:05:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f969.png flynncr3 https://padlet.com/flynncr3/jb1593nwtke3nwuf/wish/2892587166 Correct Steps for Thawing Foods


  1. Thawing in the refrigerator

    • keeps foods out of the temperature danger zone while defrosting

    • takes about 24 hours

    • safe in refrigerator for 3-5 days after defrosting

  2. Thawing in cold water

    • submerge air tight container in cold water

    • change water every 30 minutes

    • takes about 1 hour for a 1 pound bag and about 2-3 hours for a 3-4 pound bag

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  1. Leaving on the counter to defrost

    • food will be in temperature danger zone for too long

    • allows bacteria to grow and multiply to a dangerous level

  2. Not cooking food right away after defrosting in the microwave

    • can defrost in the microwave, but must cook immediately after

    • allows internal temperature to reach the temperature danger zone

    • bacteria could double within 20 minutes if not cooked immediately

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