AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question I have had diced carrots in a plastic container in my refrigerator freezer for some seven months. This was because my blender went bad. When I thaw out this carrot it doesn't have a bad odor or seem spoilt. Is it safe to consume this and could you direct me to a website that describes how to make this carrot into wine?
Thank you.
Answer Hi Winston,
Yes, frozen diced carrots are safe to consume after 7 months. Freezing is an excellent method of long-term storage of fruits, vegetables and meat -- but the key is proper preparation and packaging so that air is eliminated from the packaging. You see, air is the enemy in freezing -- it causes color, flavor and texture changes in foods making them taste funny, look funny and have a dried out, cardboard-like look.
To freeze carrots for future consumption, I recommend to check out this research-based food preservation site -- The National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia. Their website is: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/ On the left hand side is a link under "How Do I" freeze. When you click on that link, you'll be taken to a page that lists specific instructions on how to freeze individual foods. Click on "carrots." This will give you the instructions on how to successfully freeze carrots.
