It is important to defrost safely before cooking or eating. ❄ The safest way to defrost food is in the fridge, using a dish to catch drips. If you defrost food on worktops bacteria can grow more quickly! 🚫 Once food has defrosted, eat it within 24 hours. 😋 For more food safety advice and tips visit us at @TasteofGrampian: 👇 https://www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk/tents/taste-of-grampian-eatwell-tent #VirtualTOG #ForSafeFood | Food Standards Scotland

There’s a difference between defrosting and reheating food. 📣 Once leftovers from the freezer have been safely defrosted they can be reheated in the microwave. Make sure it’s in a microwave safe container, cover, reheat on the correct setting, stir thoroughly, heat until piping hot. 🔥 Remember, defrosted food should only be reheated once! Visit our website for more tips on how to make your food go further: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/good-food-habits/how-do-I/make-your-food-go-further #L