Sour milk or blue-stained cheese: you may also have discovered it in your fridge when you came back from a long vacation. Just like a musty smell that hits you when you open the door. How can you best avoid that? And what should you pay attention to with the expiration dates? The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) lists six tips to easily avoid a smelly fridge.
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1. What’s left in your fridge?
One or two weeks before you leave, it is best to make a list of the foods that are still in your fridge. This way you immediately have an overview and you no longer make unnecessary purchases.
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2. What about the best before dates?
Place products that are about to expire in a clearly visible place. This will allow you to eat them faster and avoid unnecessary food waste. Products with a use-by date (use by date), such as yogurt and other dairy products, cannot be eaten after the expiration date. So make sure that you still eat it or use it in dishes if you stay away longer than the indicated storage date.
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Products with a use-by date (use by date) can no longer be eaten after the expiry date, products with a minimum best-before date (best before date) can still be eaten.
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Products with a minimum best-before date (best before date) such as dried pasta, flour, cookies,… can still be consumed after the expiry date. Only on condition that they have been kept in good conditions and the packaging has not been damaged or opened. If these conditions are met, you can still eat them with peace of mind when you get home. When in doubt, you can do a look-sniff-test: you can’t test it easier than that.
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3. Process the last food before you leave
During the last week before your departure you can prepare your weekly menu take into account the remaining products. You will be amazed at what delicious dishes you can still make from leftovers. For example, you can make delicious soup from withered vegetables or jam from fruit that is no longer so firm. It is enough to cut away the bad pieces of the fruits and vegetables. Note: it is better to throw away fruit and vegetables that contain a lot of water and are moldy.
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4. Freeze what can
You can easily freeze many foods, such as bread, meat and fish. Soup and compotes that no longer have a place on your weekly menu can also go into the freezer. Do not forget to use suitable packaging and write the freezing date on it.
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If there’s any food left over, think about your neighbors or relatives, or donate it to a charity. You will surely please them.
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5. Donate food
If there’s any food left over, think about your neighbors or relatives, or donate it to a charity. You will surely please them. Do it responsibly and safely. When serving food, label the prepared foods with the date the dish was prepared, the allergens present, and the ingredients used.
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6. Clean your fridge… and unplug
A clean refrigerator before you go on holiday gives you peace of mind. Empty it completely and clean it carefully with warm soapy water. If you go on vacation for more than a week, you can even switch off your fridge. Be sure to leave the door open to avoid a musty smell.
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