Not freezing food right away

When many of you think about freezing food, you probably don't always consider when you should do it. Instead, you may simply pack the freezer with any items you aren't using and consider yourselves done. Knowing when to put items in the freezer is critical for keeping your frozen food at its best. One of the most common frozen food mistakes is not freezing items right away. While you don't want to put anything in the freezer that is still very hot, you do want to put items in there as soon as possible.

According to the USDA, in order to keep items at their freshest when thawing, place them in the freezer as soon as possible. You are assisting in preserving the flavor and texture of the food. According to Mashed, fresh produce should not be overripe or underripe when placed in the freezer in order to retain flavor.