Freezing is one of the best ways to reduce food waste and make the most of supermarket promotions. But not everything belongs in the freezer. Here’s your quick guide to what freezes well and what to skip—plus a few batch cooking tips!
✅ 5 foods that freeze well
1. Cooked meals and soups
Batch cooking stews, soups, pasta sauces, and casseroles? Perfect! Just portion into containers and label them with the date. Ideal for busy days.
🧊 Freezer life: up to 3 months
2. Bread and pastries
Slice bread before freezing for easier access. Freeze croissants, muffins, or homemade pancakes—they warm up perfectly in the toaster or oven.
🧊 Freezer life: 2–3 months
3. Fresh herbs (chopped)
Chop and freeze in olive oil using ice cube trays. Great for cooking without waste.
🧊 Freezer life: 3–4 months
4. Meat and fish
Freeze fresh cuts, ground meat, or filets in airtight packaging. Great for stocking up during promotions—just defrost safely in the fridge before cooking.
🧊 Freezer life: 4–12 months depending on type
5. Berries
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries—freeze them at peak ripeness. Great for smoothies, baking, or making compotes.
🧊 Freezer life: 6–12 months
🚫 3 foods you shouldn’t freeze
1. Salad greens & cucumbers
These have high water content and become soggy and limp when thawed.
2. Yogurt & cream (in large quantities)
They often separate when defrosted and lose texture.
3. Eggs in the shell
They can crack and create a mess. Only freeze eggs if cracked and beaten first.
🧊 Smart freezing tips
- Label everything with name and date
- Use freezer bags to save space and prevent freezer burn
- Freeze flat (soups, sauces) in bags to stack easily
- Rotate older meals to the front so nothing gets forgotten
- Plan your weekly meals around what’s in the freezer
🛒 How Promoscore helps
With Promoscore:
- Spot great deals and stock up only on what you can freeze
- Plan meals ahead with our shopping list
- Create a list of freezer-friendly favourites and get promo alerts
- Compare prices on bulk ingredients for batch cooking
Freezing can be your secret weapon for eating better, spending less, and wasting less—especially when paired with smart tools like Promoscore.