There are many foods that have a long shelf life and can stay fresh in room temperature for the longest time. And then there are foods that needs to be consumed immediately or in a short span of time. But you might also know of a few food items that can be kept in the freezer for times when you'd want to use it later. If you don't know about them, here's a list of easily available foods that you should store in the freezer so that on days when you don't have anything to munch on, you can simply defreeze these foods and consume it.

Canned meat or fish comes handy when you're not in the mood of going out to buy fresh supplies or want something nice and cold on a summer afternoon. You can stir in your dishes or add them to salads or eat it as it is.

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Another staple that can be easily frozen, homemade or store-bought is bread. This will save you from throwing out uneaten moldy bread or the two spare loaves which you don't wish to use immediately. Bread can survive longer when frozen and can be warmed up a little when you'd wish to eat some.

As we all know, cooked beans are a great source of protein and an stand in for most of your meals. You can store some cooked beans in your freezer for times when you wish to make a good dish out of it. It's filling as well as healthy.

Frozen fruits basically are the best foods that you can store in your freezer. Since these frozen fruits are at peak ripeness, they can retain most of their nutrients and can be used for many recipes or simply served on their own. Make a smoothie out of it or just throw some in a salad of your choice and you're good to go.

You always must buy a few extra blocks of butter and store it in the freezer as it can be used for most of the things. For times when you run out of ghee or other substitutes, you can simply add a dollop of butter to your food and it will definitely change the whole taste of it.

Storing fresh vegetables in the refrigerator can expand their shelf life. But, it can only last for a week or so. Whereas keeping a packet of frozen vegetable in the freezer can last upto months. You can also freeze some fresh vegetables individually if you don't like the store bought solution.

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