Food Safety Issues/dates , the fruit

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Expert: Carol Schlitt - 10/12/2009


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Hello Carol,
I would like to know can I freeze fresh dates? If so , how?
                                               Thanks,
                                                 Paula Yousif

Answer
Hi Paula,

Yes, you can freeze dates - either whole or pureed.

Use ripe, firm dates that you first wash and then remove pits. Leave whole or puree in a blender or food mill. Pack in a freezer container, leaving 1/2 inch head space (if rigid container).

Happy Freezing!

Carol  

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Carol Schlitt

Expertise

I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

Experience

I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.

Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.

Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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