Cooked rice
Freeze in flat, airtight portions
Quality varies — up to 1 month
Cool quickly and reheat until steaming. Rice frozen alone may become mushy after thawing.
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Hard cheese
Best grated or portioned first
Yes — up to 6 months
Texture may become slightly crumbly.
Milk
Leave room for expansion
Yes — up to 3 months
Thaw in the refrigerator and shake well.
Raw potatoes
Blanch or cook before freezing
Not recommended
Raw potatoes can become watery and grainy.
Fresh herbs
Freeze chopped in oil or water
Yes — up to 6 months
Best used in cooked dishes after thawing.
Mayonnaise
The emulsion separates
Not recommended
Freeze the other ingredients and add mayonnaise later.
Freezing guidance primarily concerns quality. Keep the freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below and thaw perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Reviewed August 2026.
Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation Built for the new Recipe Boss
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