Terms of sale, temperature and storage conditions of basic food products in trade organizations (enterprises) of the system of the Ministry of Trade of the RSFSR, letter from Roskomtorg dated July 21, 1987 No. 23-1-6 / 52n

How to extend the shelf life of dumplings in the freezer

Of course, you would like to have a portion or two of your favorite meat delicacy in reserve in order to quickly cook a tasty and satisfying meal on occasion.

Knowing how much frozen dumplings are stored in the freezer, it is advisable to mark portioned bags before laying a large batch of self-stuck unleavened dough and minced meat products.
Naturally, the freshest meat should be used as a filling.
The lower the temperature in the freezer, the longer you will not have to worry about the state of the dumplings "strategic stock".
It is advisable to look into the freezer as little as possible so as not to violate the temperature stability.

Unfortunately, even the highest quality product cannot stay fresh indefinitely. When asked whether dumplings go bad in the freezer, the answer is obvious - over time, they become unusable, so you should not overstretch their stocks. Of course, this does not mean that the next day after the expiration date, the remaining batch must be urgently disposed of. But such a treat will no longer be beneficial, and the taste will not be the same, so it is best not to stock up too much on your favorite semi-finished product, even of home origin.

A bit of history

Homemade dumplings are usually prepared not in a bag, but so that they can be eaten in a week and therefore the shelf life differs from industrial scale. And the very name of this dish is so stable in our language, as well as the conditions of its storage, which have not changed for decades. In the etymological dictionary of Preobrazhensky, the word "dumpling" takes its name from the word "dumpling" or literally "father's ear". The very idea of the dish was given to the inhabitants of the Urals by the Finno-Ugric, who moved from Altai to the West, showing how the filling of meat and fish can be hidden in the dough. And the name of such a product has already been invented by the local residents of the Cis-Urals - Udmurts and Perm.

According to GOST 33394-2015, the mass fraction of the filling in dumplings should not be less than 45%, and the thickness of the dough should not be more than 2 mm. If these standards are not met, then the finished product should be labeled as "ravioli". The main difference between dumplings and ravioli is the composition of the filling. In a classic Russian dish, it should be exclusively meat (sometimes fish), but Italians make ravioli even with mozzarella, that is, they put everything their heart desires in the filling.

It is worth noting that the combination of dough and meat filling makes dumplings a very high-calorie dish, which was prepared in cold regions of the country to replenish energy in a harsh climate. So, in Siberia, dumplings were prepared in large batches and frozen for the winter in bags and stored in cellars or in snowdrifts, in a harsh climate they could remain frozen for a long time.

The calorie content of dumplings ranges from 180 to 280 kcal per 100 grams of ready-made blues, depending on the type of filling (chicken, beef or pork). They eat dumplings with sour cream, vinegar, ketchup or mayonnaise, as well as butter, generously seasoned with black pepper and fresh herbs to taste.

Storage methods

Better storage methods.

Without refrigerator

It is not recommended to leave the sausage at room temperature:

It is forbidden to store boiled, liver sausage, blood sausage and ham in a warm place. In this case, they quickly deteriorate and can be harmful to health.
It is allowed to keep a raw smoked product in a room.Only pre-wrap the sausage in baking paper.

Frozen

It will be possible to prolong the freshness of the product if it is stored in the freezer.

At the same time, it is important to follow a number of recommendations:

pre-check the outer shell (there should be no defects on it);
if the packaging is damaged, it is recommended to wrap the sausage with paper or foil;
if the meat product is prepared according to a home recipe, then it is previously placed in a vacuum container;
it is better to put the product on the bottom row of the freezer compartment.

It is easy to defrost sausage at any time. The product is transferred to the refrigerator compartment for 8-10 hours.

Refrigerator storage rules

Recommendations:

The sausage should be freed from its original packaging.
Then the product is wrapped with cling film.
If you treat the cut with lemon or oil, you will be able to increase the shelf life of the product.
It is better to wrap the slices in foil.
The best air temperature inside the refrigerator is considered to be +4 degrees.
It is permissible to keep damp or boiled-smoked, as well as dried sausage at +9 degrees.

Factors affecting the shelf life of dumplings

How long dumplings can lie in a home freezer and not deteriorate depends on several nuances:

First of all, the shelf life of a product depends on the composition and quality of the ingredients used.
Also, storage conditions affect the shelf life of the purchased product. If the dumplings were stored improperly during transportation or in the supermarket, then even at low temperatures they will not lie for a long time.
The tightness of the packaging container allows you to keep the dumplings fresh. If the integrity of the packaging in which the test ears were stored is broken, they will quickly dry out, as a result of which they will begin to crumble.
When buying dumplings, you must not allow them to defrost. After purchase, the product must be sent to the freezer as soon as possible. If the dumplings melt, neither re-freezing nor blast-chilling will guarantee the taste and freshness of the dumplings.

Despite the fact that dumplings can stay fresh for a long time, you should not stock up on this product for future use. The sooner you consume them, the tastier and healthier they will be.

Date: 04/29/2019.

Updated: 15.04.

Storing dumplings

Because dumplings are frozen convenience foods. Therefore, they must be stored exclusively in cold conditions.

It is necessary to store dumplings:

at a temperature of -10-12 degrees - within 30 days;

at a temperature of -18 and below - 3-4 months in cardboard packages, up to 6 months in polymer packages.

Dumplings for storage must be sealed, as they tend to absorb the odors surrounding them.

How to store dumplings in the refrigerator

Storing dumplings in the refrigerator mainly concerns an already cooked dish, since it is better to store semi-finished products in the freezer so that their appearance does not suffer.

You can store boiled dumplings in the refrigerator for 48 hours in a container with a tightly closed lid. The storage temperature should not exceed + 3 + 4 degrees.

Semi-finished products can be stored in the refrigerator for 18-24 hours. You should not store it longer than this time; it is better to put them in the freezer if you plan to store the dumplings for a longer time.

How to store dumplings in the freezer

Storing dumplings in the freezer is the best option. It is best to keep the temperature in the freezer no higher than -18 degrees, this will increase the shelf life of the dumplings.

The shelf life of frozen dumplings is:

at a temperature of -18 ° C:

- in sealed packaging - about 3 months;

- by weight or in damaged packaging - no more than 1 month.

at a temperature of -12 ° C:

- in sealed packaging - 1 month;

- in an open package or by weight - 2-3 weeks.

In the event that the composition contains preservatives, the shelf life of dumplings can be increased to 6 months at a temperature of -18 ° C.

How to store dumplings at room temperature

As we said above, it is preferable to store dumplings only in cold conditions. But what if there is a need to keep the dumplings out of the refrigerator?

If the dumplings have a vegetable or fruit filling, their shelf life will not exceed 6 hours. If the filling contains a perishable product - cottage cheese, meat or fish - shelf life dumplings will be no more than 3-4 hours.

Shelf life of dumplings in the refrigerator

1-2 days

Shelf life of dumplings in the freezer

1-6 months

Shelf life of dumplings at room temperature

3-6 hours

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Shelf life of dumplings

Dumplings, as mentioned above, can either be bought or cooked at home. Homemade and store dumplings differ from each other, and therefore you should talk about their storage separately.

Shelf life of homemade dumplings

Previously, people living in a harsh climate, that is, in the North, kept their own dumplings on the verandas, and for quite a long time. In the freezer, the shelf life of the dumplings varies with the temperature, that is, the colder it is, the longer the dumplings retain their freshness.

The minimum storage temperature for dumplings is -10 degrees. At this temperature, the test ears are not damaged for one month.
At -18 degrees, the shelf life of the dumplings increases significantly. If there were no temperature changes during the storage of the product in the freezer, they can lie without deterioration for six months.
If the temperature of -24 degrees and below is constantly maintained in the freezer, it is recommended to store dumplings for 9 months

It is important to note that the expiration of the specified period does not mean that the dumplings have gone bad. At such low temperatures, they can be stored for a very long time.

There are times when it is impossible to freeze the entire batch of dumplings, so housewives resort to the help of a refrigerating chamber. The shelf life of freshly prepared dumplings, if stored in the refrigerator, is 1-2 days at a temperature not exceeding 4 degrees. If the minced meat is not homemade, but purchased, it is better to use dumplings on the day of preparation. Fish and mushroom mince spoils very quickly, so dumplings with it are not suitable for storage in the refrigerator.

Shelf life of store dumplings

A semi-finished product purchased in a store is best stored for no longer than 30 days at a temperature that does not exceed –18 degrees.

When buying dumplings, always pay attention to their composition. The filling of the dough ears must contain at least 60% minced meat

Also, there are no preservatives and antioxidants in a quality product. If the packaging indicates a long shelf life, it means that the dumplings contain harmful additives and soy. Stuck together products and dumplings with gray dough should also be discarded: they were stored improperly, and therefore can cause food poisoning.

Shelf life of boiled dumplings

If after the meal there are uneaten boiled dumplings, then they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours at a temperature not higher than 5 degrees. Only pre-dumplings must be greased with butter and placed in a container with a lid.

Boiled dumplings stored in the refrigerator must either be warmed up in the microwave or fried before eating.

The freezer is absolutely not suitable for storing boiled dough ears. Under the influence of low temperatures, boiled dumplings lose their structure and become like rubber.

Shelf life of homemade dumplings

You get the maximum taste and benefit from everyone's favorite dumplings if you cook them yourself.The whole family, including children, can take part in the sculpting process.

In the freezer

Freezing is the best way to preserve dumplings for a long time. How long can homemade dumplings be stored in the freezer? The duration depends on the temperature. At rates from −12 to −18 ° С, products from fresh natural meat will lie for one month.

In the temperature range from −18 to −25 ° С, the frozen product can be stored for up to three months. If it is possible to keep the dumplings at a stable temperature below −25 ° C, then they will stay up to 9 months without any problems.

Freezing containers

For long-term storage of homemade dumplings in the freezer, it is important to choose the right container. The main task is to preserve the freshness and taste of the product

The container must withstand prolonged exposure to low temperatures.

Special freezer bags made of frost-resistant film, food containers, as well as plastic trays with lids are used as containers. Such packaging will preserve the freshness of the product and prevent the absorption of foreign odors.

In fridge

If, after sculpting, a certain amount of raw dumplings could not be frozen, they are covered with cling film and sent to the refrigerator. So they will lie for a day.

The remnants of minced meat of own hand preparation are also stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day.

If the dumplings were made from minced meat bought in a store, such semi-finished products must either be frozen immediately or eaten. Purchased minced meat has already been stored in the store for some time - it is not safe to keep it in the refrigerator at home.

The rest of the dumplings dough can also be sent to the refrigerator, having previously placed it in a container with a tight lid or in a plastic bag. To prevent the dough from drying out, it is greased with vegetable oil. So the dough will retain its properties for two days at a temperature of + 5 ... + 7 ° C and three days at a temperature close to zero.

You can save the dough for up to one month by sending it to the freezer.

If there is no refrigerator at home or there is no place in it, then in winter the dumplings are stored on a cold balcony or veranda. The temperature there should not rise above -12 ° С.

Freezing rules

The composition and benefits of store dumplings remain in doubt among many housewives, so women prefer to mold them from selected products on their own. It has long been customary to cook dumplings for future use in order to eat the dish right away, and turn the rest into a convenient semi-finished product by freezing. The first rule is to freeze the dumplings so that they do not stick together, how to do this?

Blinded dumplings must be laid out on a baking sheet or board, having previously sprinkled the surface with a small amount of flour. Some are folded on polyethylene, from which, after freezing, the “ears” can be easily removed.
It is necessary to fold the dumplings with a small distance from each other.
After sculpting, the dumplings should be frozen immediately, as in the warmth the juice from the meat will begin to stand out, which will not only spoil the appearance of the "ears", but also soften the dough, it will fall apart during cooking.
It is necessary to put a board with dumplings in the freezer when the temperature in the storage drops to the desired level.
You need to freeze dumplings for at least 2 hours, then put them in a bag. In order not to damage the dough when removing the products from the surface, tap the baking sheet or board on which the dumplings lie on the edge of the table.
Storage in a food container or a tight plastic bag will protect the product from the influence of foreign odors.
Let the air out of the bag of dumplings.
Sign the date of freezing so that you can easily track and meet the expiration date of the dumplings.
You cannot re-freeze the product, so do not leave the bag warm for a long time, if not all products will be boiled at once.

If, nevertheless, the dumplings stick together, then they can be prepared in the form of a casserole with sauce.Or, boil the product, and to mask the ugly appearance, pour the sauce over the dish before serving.

The expiration date and date of manufacture must be indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. Usually, depending on different storage conditions and temperature conditions, several different expiration dates are printed. Try to purchase those dumplings where the date of manufacture is as close as possible to the present day - who knows in what conditions they were stored at the manufacturing plant, in the warehouse, in the store and how they were transported. If possible, check the temperature in the refrigerator from where you got this pack.

As a general rule, dumplings, which contain only natural ingredients, can be stored for no more than 30 days, observing the conditions - temperature -18 ° C and humidity no more than 50%. A period of 6 months indicates that preservatives and antioxidants have been added to the minced meat. There are also such packs on which the manufacturer claims that they can be stored for 9-12 months.

Of course, if you eat the purchased dumplings not after 6 months, but after 6 months and one day, then you will not get poisoned. But in appearance and taste, the product will be completely different. The minced meat will dry out, the dough will lose its consistency and begin to crumble. If it contains vegetable oil, it will turn rancid.

cobbled "test ears" are placed on a baking sheet, previously covered with a thin layer of flour, and after freezing they are transferred to a bag, removing excess air from it,

if minced meat is used from different ingredients, then products for freezing and storage should be pricked separately,
since the freeze-thaw cycle is not recommended, batch packaging should be performed,
cooling should be carried out immediately after molding, at the lowest possible temperature of the freezer,
time for freezing is at least 2 hours.

Differences in storing store and homemade dumplings

Homemade dumplings, as a rule, are not molded in large quantities. Their maximum number does not exceed a week's supply. This is the main difference between home-made dumplings and those that were molded industrially. Therefore, the storage order of the product is different.

In the production of dumplings in an industrial way, the rules of GOST 33394-2015 are applied. According to them, the filling volume cannot be less than 45%. The thickness of the dough should not be more than 2 mm. There are no such requirements for homemade dumplings.

More details about the storage conditions for home and store dumplings will be discussed in the following sections of the article.

How and how much boiled dumplings can be stored

Hot dumplings are incredibly tasty, but the cold mass that sticks together will not give you any pleasure. It is best to cook them in one go.

If after lunch there is a small amount of boiled dumplings, they must be greased with butter and sent to the refrigerator.
Do not forget to close the container with a lid or cling film, otherwise the dough will dry out quickly.
Store the finished dish for no more than 6 hours, while maintaining a temperature background of no higher than 5 ° C.
Preheat in the microwave or fry in a pan before use.
Do not freeze boiled dumplings - the dough will become rubbery.

The broth is also considered not the best storage for the ears, the swollen dough will discourage even a played appetite.

Some people don't recognize freshly cooked dumplings. They boil them in advance, allow them to cool, and then fry them in a pan until golden brown.

If you want to save time on cooking dinner, then stick a batch of homemade dumplings ahead of time. A small strategic headroom will save you hassle and save your health. In the absence of free time, you can buy a pack of dumplings, but it is better to do this based on the recommendations from the article.

Khinkali, ravioli, manti and dumplings are a real lifesaver for modern housewives.When there is no time to prepare a full meal, frozen convenience foods allow you to quickly and tasty feed your family.

As a rule, semi-finished products are purchased in reserve or prepared on their own. About the rules and terms, as well as about the temperature at which to store dumplings, read further in the article.

Rules for storing homemade dumplings

Blinded dumplings must be laid out on a baking sheet or board, having previously sprinkled the surface with a small amount of flour. Some are folded on polyethylene, from which, after freezing, the "ears" can be easily removed.
It is necessary to fold the dumplings with a small distance from each other.
After sculpting, the dumplings should be frozen immediately, as in the warmth the juice from the meat will begin to stand out, which will not only spoil the appearance of the "ears", but also soften the dough, it will fall apart during cooking.
It is necessary to put a board with dumplings in the freezer when the temperature in the storage drops to the desired level.
You need to freeze dumplings for at least 2 hours, then put them in a bag. In order not to damage the dough when removing the products from the surface, tap the baking sheet or board on which the dumplings lie on the edge of the table.
Storage in a food container or a tight plastic bag will protect the product from the influence of foreign odors.
Let the air out of the bag of dumplings.
Sign the date of freezing so that you can easily track and meet the expiration date of the dumplings.
You cannot re-freeze the product, so do not leave the bag warm for a long time, if not all products will be boiled at once.

If, nevertheless, the dumplings stick together, then they can be prepared in the form of a casserole with sauce. Or, boil the product, and to mask the ugly appearance, pour the sauce over the dish before serving.

How to store homemade dumplings

It doesn't matter in what way you stick the dumplings, the main thing is to preserve them correctly. Immediately after cooking, place them on a floured baking sheet and freeze.

According to GOST, dumplings should be frozen at a temperature of -18 ° C and below for at least 2 hours so that the temperature inside the product is not higher than -10 ° C. Under such conditions, the period for how long frozen dumplings are stored in the freezer is up to 90 days, provided that the container is tightly closed.

If there is no refrigerator at home, but there are conditions where the temperature remains -10 ° C and below, then you can entrust the storage of dumplings to natural conditions. On a cold balcony, products can be stored for a period of time, according to the temperature regime. In the North, dumplings are made in large batches and frozen for the winter in the entryway, but there the temperature of -20 ° C is considered common, so you should not repeat this experience if you do not have the same conditions in your region.

In general, the time how much to store dumplings in the refrigerator depends on the temperature at which they are stored:

up to 9 months at a temperature of -24 ° C and below;
up to 3 months at temperatures from -18 ° C to -12 ° C;
up to 1 month at temperatures from -12 ° C to -10 ° C.

Separately, it should be said about how much dumplings can be stored in the refrigerator if there is no room in the freezer or it does not work. Put the products on a board or on plates, sprinkle with flour so that they do not stick together and, covered with cellophane, store at a temperature not higher than + 5 ° C for up to 3 days.

How to freeze homemade dumplings

After sculpting and having a good meal, the remnants of homemade freshly made dumplings should be frozen. It is best to freeze dumplings in portions, pouring them into special containers that can be conveniently folded into the freezer.And if you store them in bags, you should release the air after you put the dumplings and add flour so that the products do not stick together.

To do this, set the temperature in the freezer as low as possible, if possible, and put the dumplings on a flat board sprinkled with flour.

Freeze each batch of dumplings for 2 hours, after which they must be poured into containers or bags. In order not to stick together, the storage temperature of frozen dumplings should not exceed -10 ° C, otherwise the processes of deterioration of the protein product will begin inside the filling.

You can also freeze your homemade dumplings in layers on a cutting board. When one layer freezes, it must be sprinkled with flour and covered with a film, on which pour flour and put the next layer of dumplings. How much dumplings to store in the refrigerator in the low-freeze compartment depends on the temperature, from 1 to 9 months. Above are the shelf life of frozen homemade dumplings, we advise you to stick to them.

How to store homemade dumplings in the freezer

After freezing on the board, dumplings can be poured into a special container, where they can be stored for the specified periods. We advise you to buy a special box for storage - this is a container that is divided into sections. Each can be signed according to the type of filling if you are preparing many different dumplings for future use. And if you cook in a small amount, you can pack the products into bags, after squeezing the air out of them.

Excellent storage conditions for dumplings are portioned vacuum bags. By freezing a batch of homemade products in this way, you can preserve their freshness and taste for a long time.

Do not forget to glue stickers with the production date on the container in which you store the dumplings in order to prevent poisoning with an already spoiled product.

Features and shelf life of various types

Different types of product have their own storage rules.

Ham and boiled

This type of sausage can be stored for up to five days, subject to the following conditions:

the temperature inside the chamber is not more than +7 degrees;
wrapping in foil will help preserve moisture in the product;
the cut from winding will be saved by oil treatment, after which the stick is wrapped in a film;
storage in a vacuum container is ideal;
it is not recommended to freeze ham and boiled sausage (the taste and shape of meat products deteriorates).

Sausages and wieners

They are considered a type of cooked sausage. The shelf life depends on the constituent ingredients and the casing material. The more preservatives, the longer the acceptable shelf life. The minimum shelf life is five days.

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The freshness of such a product lasts longer (up to nine days):

Fat will help prolong the freshness of homemade sausage. It is transferred to a glass container and poured over with fat. The palatability is preserved in this form for up to 60 days.
It will be possible to extend the shelf life of the sausage even if it is frozen.

Liverka and bloodworm

This type of sausage is stored only in a cool, dark place, where the temperature does not exceed +5 degrees. If the product is made independently, then it is permissible to store it in the freezer for six months.

Smoked product

This type of meat product is stored in a dark, cool place with good air ventilation. The air humidity level is maintained at around 78%, the temperature should be around +5 degrees.

It is allowed to freeze the product, then the shelf life is increased to 72 days. Hot smoked sausages should be stored at a temperature of +5 degrees. The freshness will last for 20 days. In the case of cold smoking, the terms are increased to two months.

Doctoral

To preserve the freshness and taste of this product, the following conditions must be met:

if the sausage stick has already been started, then the shelf life is no more than a week;
unopened packaging can be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of +1 to +7 degrees up to 3.5 weeks;
it is not recommended to freeze this type of meat product.

Uncooked smoked

If the original packaging is not opened, then the product remains fresh for up to four months, but provided that the air temperature is not higher than +12 degrees, and the humidity is kept at 77%.

If the stick of the raw smoked product is dry, then wrapping it in a damp piece of cloth will help to restore its original taste. In this form, the product needs to be held over steam for several minutes. In the freezer, this type of finished meat product can lie for up to a year, retaining its taste and quality.

Dry-cured

This type of product is stored for the longest time:

In a dark, cool place, the shelf life can be up to 5.5 months.
At room temperature, storage is permissible up to four weeks.
The room where such a sausage is stored must be well ventilated.
Air humidity should be 78%.
The taste of the product deteriorates with sharp temperature fluctuations and the presence of a draft.

Horse

These are dry-cured products that need to be stored at a temperature of +5 degrees. The humidity should be 79%. Under these conditions, the stick will remain fresh for six months.

Livernaya

Such a product is classified as a homemade variety of sausage products:

It is better to wrap a freshly prepared product in paper and put it in the freezer compartment. The shelf life under such conditions is six months.
If it is supposed to be stored in the refrigerator, then it is recommended to put the sausage in a ceramic dish and fill it with fat. The product will be good for consumption for 5 months.
Storage of the product in the refrigerator under normal conditions is no more than two days.

Ready cuts

The expiration date of the slices must be indicated on the label. In most cases, the time depends on the type of factory casing and the variety. Raw smoked and dry-cured sausages are stored at a temperature of +5 degrees. The duration of the preservation of freshness in this case is a week. At temperatures up to +14 degrees, the shelf life is reduced to 6 days.