How long does something last in the freezer?

For example a Tesco spaghetti with meatballs. Will it be OK in 6 months, a year?

Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

Yes, providing you don't defrost and clean your freezer in the meantime.

Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

Bad news I'm afraid.


It will still be a Tesco spaghetti and meatballs when it comes out of the freezer.

Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

Yes, but at least it should be edible.

Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

That depends upon the product. Meat goes bad the quickest.

However, if you have a vacuum packer, you can extend the life of the meat. When air get to foods, they are subject to freezer burn VERY quickly. Especially meat.

I usually make large batches of various foods like spaghetti sauce and then put individual size portions in Tupperware containers. I try to fill those containers to the max so there is little to no air space.

Foods that are bought pre-frozen, like peas, corn etc generally last the longest.

As a general rule I try to rotate frozen foods so that I never have to eat anything that is older than 3 months.

The above applies to "frost-free" freezers. The ancient style of freezers that build up frost, cause foods to go bad more quickly.

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Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

Just found this for you Ffosse

https://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/i...-freezing-food

Re: How long does something last in the freezer?

Thanks - that's quite a comprehensive list.