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Store it, don’t waste it

One of main reasons we waste food is because it’s gone off.  Sometimes that’s because plans have changed or the food’s been bought but forgotten about, but often it’s because of how it’s been stored.  Here’s a few tips that should help your food to live extra days, weeks and even months.

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Rice Rules

Follow these simple rules when reheating rice:

  • Never re-heat rice more than once.
  • It's best to serve rice when it has just been cooked.
  • If that isn't possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within one hour) and keep it in the fridge for no more than one day until reheating.
  • Never leave cooked rice to cool on its own - always chill it quickly for example under running cold water. If cooked rice had been chilled or frozen ensure that it is thoroughly reheated and is piping hot throughout.
  • Never keep rice chilled for longer than 1 day or frozen for longer than 1 month.
  • Once cooked rice has been re-heated, throw away any leftovers.

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Watch the Dates

Keep an eye on the 'best before' and 'use-by' dates. The 'best before' dates are more about quality than safety, except for eggs. So when the date runs out it doesn't mean that the food will be harmful, but it might begin to lose its flavour and texture.

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