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Can Baba Ghanouj and hummus be frozen?

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Hi Mary,

Yes, both baba ghonouj and hummus may be frozen, though you may notice some darkening of the product upon defrosting.

The key is to package the product in air-tight packages. Vacuum packaging works well as does freezer containers or bags.

I hope this answers your question.  If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.

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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