Leftovers & Prepared
Soups & stews
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
3–4 days
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
2–3 months
Store it right
- Divide into shallow containers to cool fast.
- Freeze flat in bags with 2 cm headroom for expansion.
Signs it has gone off
- Bubbles rising with no heat.
- Slimy or ropey texture.
- Sour smell or a film on top.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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