Is it truly a home pantry – what to store in it and how to utilize it?
Tomasz Jankowski
2026-03-22
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The home-made cafeteria is the perfect place to store products that are worth having on hand in case of hunger, enabling the creation of numerous recipes that are satisfying, delicious, and healthy. Small supplies in the home-made cafeteria also aid in saving time that would otherwise be spent purchasing missing items. Simultaneously, one must not forget to enrich the daily menu with seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables, which form the foundation of a healthy diet.
Domestic stocks in the freezer
Freezing food products at a temperature of -18ºC or lower enables long-term preservation of product quality. Poultry meat can be stored for 3-4 months, pork for up to a year, lean fish for about 6 months, fats for only 2-3 months, vegetables and fruits from several months to a year. In frozen products, losses of vitamins and minerals are minimal - for example, losses of vitamin C in frozen vegetables and fruits can reach up to 20%. Freezing is one of the best methods of food storage, as temperatures below -18ºC inhibit the growth of microorganisms. It is important to note that products lose their firmness after thawing and may appear less appealing visually.
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