How long does minced meat keep in the freezer?

Minced meat keeps its quality in the freezer for about 2–3 months. Fatty meat goes rancid faster than lean meat. Freeze it as fresh as possible.

Why does fatty fish keep for a shorter time?

Fat goes rancid even in the freezer. Salmon and other fatty fish keep for about 2–3 months, while lean fish such as pike-perch keeps for up to 6 months.

Can you eat freezer food past its date?

At −18 °C food stays safe for a long time, but the taste and texture deteriorate over time. Food that has freezer burn is safe but dry.

How do I freeze food correctly?

Freeze it fresh and quickly, divide into portions, remove air from the packaging and mark the date. Always thaw in the fridge, not at room temperature.

Freezer Storage Time Calculator

Check how long different foods last in the freezer. Meat, fish, berries and ready meals. Free freezer storage calculator.

Food type: Pork

6 mo

Keeps in the freezer

Recommended storage time	6 months
In days	180 days

ℹ️ The storage time concerns quality, not safety — at −18 °C food stays edible even longer, but the taste and texture suffer. Freeze it fresh, mark the date and thaw it in the refrigerator.

This freezer storage calculator tells you how long different foods keep at good quality in the freezer. Meat, fish, berries and ready meals — you get an indicative time that helps you avoid waste.

How the calculator works and what it’s for▾

How storage time is estimated

Choose the type of food and the calculator shows the recommended storage time in months and days. Different foods freeze differently: fatty products usually keep for a shorter time than lean ones.

The time reflects quality — flavour and texture — and is not the same as a safety limit.

What you enter and what you get

Select the food and the calculator shows the recommended storage time in months and the same time in days. This helps you plan when to use frozen food.

The result makes it easy to rotate the contents of your freezer sensibly so nothing gets forgotten.

Quality versus safety

Storage time is about quality, not safety: at −18 °C food stays edible for longer, but its flavour and texture suffer over time. It's still worth aiming for the recommended time for the best taste.

Freezing tips

Freeze food while fresh, label the package with the date and thaw it slowly in the fridge. Airtight packaging prevents freezer burn and keeps the flavour better.

Use the oldest items first so you avoid unnecessary food waste.

🔄 Reviewed June 2026