Traveling Soon? Here's a Simple Hack to Protect Your Frozen Food!
Going on vacation is exciting, but coming home to spoiled food because of a power outage? Not so much. Introducing the Freezer Coin Test – a genius, low-tech solution to prevent potential food poisoning and give you peace of mind while you're away!
What is the Freezer Coin Test? It's incredibly simple:
Freeze a container of water (like a cup).
Once frozen solid, place a coin directly on top of the ice.
Leave it in your freezer before you head out on your trip.
What to Look For When You Return:
Coin still on top? Great! Your freezer maintained its temperature the whole time. Food is likely safe.
Coin in the middle? There might have been a brief power interruption and some thawing, but it refroze. Your food might still be safe, but exercise caution.
Coin at the bottom? Oh no! Your freezer fully thawed, and everything refroze. This is a strong indicator that your food likely spoiled and should be discarded, especially high-risk items like meat and dairy.
Why does it work? The science is simple: if the ice melts due to a power outage, the coin will sink. If the power comes back on, the water will refreeze, trapping the coin in its new, lower position.
This easy trick empowers you to make informed decisions about your frozen goods. Always prioritize health and safety!
Want more details, including what to do if the coin has sunk and other travel food safety tips? Check out the full article on Wow!Editions:
https://woweditions.com/freezer-coin-test-food-safety-travel/
