0
Because bacteria will grow in the meat once it is thawed and then you put it back in the freezer which just hibernates the bacteria - when you bring it out to thaw again the bacteria just multiplies and next thing you know cooking it just doesn't cut it and you could come down with some life threatening food poisoning. If you have thawed meat that you dont want to eat that day you can cook it into a meal and then re-freeze it, this is ok as long as you only reheat the meal once. You can not keep this meals leftovers for another time you will have to throw them out.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 16y agoYou can, physically, but repeatedly changing a food from frozen to thawed states is going to worsen the texture. Also, thawed food has a chance to accumulate more bacteria, which will gradually cut down on the product's longevity.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoFrozen food like meats at a deli are frozen, thawed and refrozen sometimes several times. The meat goes to slaughter, slaughtered, then frozen. The meat then travels to the meat market or deli, unfrozen, cut up into whatever slices of meat they wish to sell, then some is placed in the display and some is refrozen. You purchase the meat from the display and take it home and freeze it.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoRefreezing thawed foods severely reduces the taste and quality of the food you refreeze. Not to mention any time spent in the thawed state increases the chance of bacterial growth that may not necessarily be eliminated during the refreeze process. It's better to cook the thawed item and then freeze it in the cooked form. Better safe.than sorry
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoyou shouldn 't re freeze thawed food because bateria and virus grow on the food and if you it re thawed food you will get food posing and this could lead to illness for a very long time
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you refreeze frozen starwberry once they thaw?
No, never refreeze anything.
Can you freeze roast beef twice?
Yes. But, any damage is done during the thawing. If you thaw in the refrigerator at 5C you can refreeze. if you cook the beef after thawing once you refreeze it, but if you thaw the beef the first time at room temperature you are risking food poisoning when you thaw the beef a second time
Can you freeze bacon then thaw and cook and then refreeze?
No, it would not be safe to refreeze bacon, or any food, without cooking it first.
Can you refreeze rib roast after cooking it?
Yes, of course you can if it has been handled sensibly. The safety will depend on proper handling. See a USDA or agricultural extension service site for proper food handling instructions. The quality will suffer. it will tend to dryness more after the second thawing and will benefit from a brine soak and marinade before roasting. If you can use it in a sauce you will have better results.
Can you refreeze blueberries?
Yes. When you thaw them they be mushy but you can still use them.
Can you refreeze thawed crab that has not been cooked?
The general rule for refreezing foods that have been thawed, is that you should only refreeze if there are still ice crystals present in it, or after it has been cooked. If you do refreeze, you should also reduce the amount of time before you use the food as well, since the partial thaw may have allowed spoilage to progress slightly.
Can thaw food in refrigerator?
Water thawing is faster than refrigerator thawing, but requires more attention. Turkey thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing. The turkey should be in leak-proof packaging or a plastic bag. Submerge the turkey in cold tap water and change the water every half an hour. Calculate 30 minutes per pound. For an 8-12 lb. turkey allow 4 to 6 hours of thawing time in cold water; for a 12-16 lb. turkey: 6 to 8 hours; for a 16-20 lb. turkey: 8 to 10 hours.After thawing, cook the turkey immediately.
How do you cook frozen fish?
Thaw the fish out completely in the fridge, then be sure to pat the filets dry with a cloth before cooking. The best fish are fried, in a cornflour or cornmeal, salt and pepper batter. Salmon, however, are best baked, with butter and lemon pepper seasoning. Some of the best tasting fish fried are; flounder, ocean perch, trout, seatrout, walleye, talapia, and catfish.
Why it is not advisable to thaw and then refreeze food products?
Re-freezing is generally not advised because each freeze-thaw cycle negatively impacts the quality of the food. The cell walls become damaged and leak, so the food either becomes mushy or dry and tough. There are also microbiological concerns if the food has not been thawed or held properly.
What is the best place to thaw frozen food?
The best place to thaw food is in the refrigerator, which should be set at 40°F or below.
Can you freeze tomatoes then thaw and refreeze?
no you can't because it will go off and if you reheat it,it will explode and will not be eatable.
What does unthaw mean?
The term 'unthaw' is used interchangeably with 'thaw'. They mean the same thing. It does not mean 'refreeze'.
