There are various reasons why it may be necessary to freeze food, maybe you are meal prepping, maybe you made too much and don't want to waste it, but whatever the reason, it can often be quite easy to forget that we have extra portions sitting in our freezers, waiting to be defrosted Sound familiar?

If so, have you ever wondered: How long can I have a frozen food? Or ... What if I froze it a few months ago, can I still eat it? Will be OK? Today is the day to close this question once and for all, so below we explain how long some of the most common products in our home should be frozen

First of all, keep in mind that the sooner a product is frozen, the better its freshness and quality will be preserved. Therefore, if you buy something and you know you will not eat it quickly, try freezing it. The sooner the better!

Keeping this in mind, below is a guide to how long each food can be frozen

• Minced Meat: two months.
• Pork: six months.
• Fatty fish and seafood: three months.
• Lean Fish: six months.
• Vegetable: ten months.
• Pan, prepared or already cooked food: three months.

Beyond these products, you should also keep in mind that there are certain food you should try to avoid freezing. These products are eggs, cream, some sauces, fruits or green leafy vegetables. The main reason for this is that when they are frozen they lose their properties.