By Devi Poojari
April 23, 2024
The frozen dessert treat, which is a summer favourite, is rewarding to eat but tricky to keep fresh long term if not stashed away in a specific manner. Tap to see some easy and effective ways to ensure that your ice cream has a long shelf life.
Set your freezer to the coldest setting, ideally below 0°F, to keep ice cream properly frozen.
The coldest part of the freezer, which is typically the back is ideal for storing ice cream and avoid temperatures fluctuating.
Store ice cream containers flat rather than upright to maintain the proper texture and prevent air pockets from forming.
Always tightly seal ice cream containers with their original lids or with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and maintain freshness.
Buy only as much ice cream as you can consume within a reasonable timeframe to avoid overcrowding the freezer, hindering airflow and leading to uneven freezing.
Regularly check the freezer temperature to ensure it remains at the optimal level for storing ice cream.
If you transfer ice cream to another container, ensure it's air-tight to prevent odours from other foods in the freezer from affecting its taste.