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Bread – except the crusty varieties can be frozen for around three months. Slice before freezing so you can pop it straight in the toaster. Freeze early for freshness The closer to its peak quality you freeze an item, the better it will be when defrosted. Try and identify food you won't use right away and get it in the freezer as soon as possible. As your freezer is unlikely to only include shop-bought items, your insurer may look to replace your leftovers and pre-prepped meals with a similar shop-bought ready meal, or fresh ingredients. You’re also normally covered if your freezer unexpectedly breaks due to a mechanical fault. There’s no cover for the mechanical breakdown of the freezer itself. Can you claim for a new freezer? For example, if an unexpected power failure at home or a power surge puts your freezer out of action, you’ll likely be insured if it’s been off long enough for food to spoil.
Can you claim for a new freezer?
Choose freezer-friendly foods Not all food is suitable for freezing. Scroll down to find a list of foods you can and can't freeze. When you take your food out of the freezer, it's important to defrost it safely before cooking or eating it. If you plan to put your freezer in an unheated room such as a garage, it may be safer to choose one of these specially designed models rather than an ordinary freezer.
Alternatively you can thaw food in a microwave using the defrost setting. If you opt for this method, make sure you are ready to cook it immediately after as the microwave could raise the temperature of the food to a level where bacteria can start to flourish.
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Herbs – such as basil and chives can be frozen but will only be suitable to add to cooking dishes rather than garnishing.