Method 1: Defrosting in the refrigerator (the best method)
✔ For what?
All foods, especially meat, fish, poultry, and prepared dishes.
⏱ Time
6 to 24 hours depending on the size
How to do it?
Place the food in a container and put it in the refrigerator.
Let it defrost slowly between 2°C and 4°C.
Advantages
Safest method
Preserves nutritional qualities
You can refreeze if the food has not been cooked.
✅ Method 2: Defrosting in the microwave
✔ For what?
Small quantities: ground meat, bread, vegetables, individual portions.
How to do it?
Use the defrost function.
Monitor and stir regularly to prevent uneven cooking.
Caution: Cook immediately after defrosting: the microwave’s heat can already begin to cook the food and promote bacterial growth.
