Whether you are a home cook who loves cooking or an office commuter who cooks daily, frozen food is a staple in every kitchen. Thawing is neglected at every level of cooking food, but it is a significant part of preserving taste and safety.
The weather and efficiency of defrosting change with the seasons. The cold temperatures of winter and hot temperatures of summer could impact when and under what conditions food is thawed. Being properly outfitted with techniques will not only make your food preparation more productive, but also lead to the right taste and safety of your food. In this paper, we will lead you to learn the distinction between winter and summer defrosting and precautions to take, and present a more scientific and environmentally friendly defrosting method.
Thawing in Winter: Slow Down but Not Frozen
Low temperature, longer thawing time
Room temperature in winter is quite low, especially in the northern parts, and room temperature even lower close to refrigerating temperature. Room temperature thawing is therefore much slower, and the risk of bacterial growth is greater.
Advice:
- Do not leave meat or seafood on the kitchen counter for a long time to thaw naturally.
- Try to defrost foods gradually in the refrigerator overnight for safety and to preserve the freshness of ingredients.
The water bath method has a limited effect
At low temperatures, even if you use a cold water bath to defrost, the water temperature will drop rapidly and the defrosting speed is much slower than in the summer.
Suggestion:
- Use ziplock bags to wrap the ingredients, with a warm water bath (pay attention to the water temperature does not exceed 35 ℃), and change the water.
- With the use of efficient heat conduction defrosting tools (such as a defrosting tray) can be greatly improved the efficiency.
Summer Thawing: Fast and Dangerous May Also Be Higher
High-temperature environments are easy to breed bacteria
In hot summer, the room temperature may reach over 30℃, the surface temperature of food rises rapidly, and bacteria multiply at an alarming rate. Especially for meat, the surface temperature has entered the danger zone before it is completely thawed.
Suggestion:
- Try to avoid defrosting at room temperature for a long time.
- Quick defrosting using the refrigerator freezer or running cold water is a safer practice.
Microwave thawing can lead to the problem of “undercooking”.
Many people choose to use microwave defrosting, but in the summer, this method can easily make the surface of the food overheated or even half-cooked, which will damage the taste.
Suggestion:
- If defrosting in the microwave, cook immediately to avoid bacterial growth.
- It is recommended to use thawing trays with fast heat conduction to thaw evenly and quickly to avoid localized overheating.
Tips for Safe Thawing In All Seasons
- Use Ziploc bags: Be it a water bath or a thawing tray, Ziploc bags can ensure that ingredients don’t have direct contact with air or water and that there’s less chance of contamination.
- Don’t freeze repeatedly: Refreeze the thawed food only if it is not going to be used within a timely fashion, since it can quickly impact the safety and flavor.
- Long room-temperature defrosting is not recommended: it is the most straightforward way to cause bacterial contamination.
KAYUSO Quick Defrost Tray: The perfect defrosting tool for all seasons!
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Why choose KAYUSO?
- Suitable for meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables and other ingredients
- No need for a power supply, green and environmentally protection
- Easy to clean, good partner in the kitchen
- Improve the efficiency of meal preparation, suitable for home and restaurant kitchens
Let thawing no longer wait, let the deliciousness be as promised!
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