storing desserts

• Storing desserts guidelines


  1. Check storage life

  2. Ref and freezer temps — 2-4° C

  3. Frozen dessert must be stored under ref for 40°F or less at all times

  4. Store food in containers with lid
• Packaging materials


  • Jar / container / glass bottle
  • Plastic container
  • Aluminum
  • Box
  • Packaging tape
• Jar / container / glass bottle

  Preserves flavor of dairy product, fruit salad, ice cream, mousse, chocolates, cookies
• Plastic container


  Used to hold food at room temperature such as cakes
• Aluminum


  Single use for molding, packaging or storing desserts
• Box


  Useful for handling foods that easily expire
• Packaging tape


  Used to seal boxes
• Egg custards are a possible carrier of salmonella
• Temperature of the food is 65° in Bain Marie (ice cream holder) at room temperature
• General sanitary practices


  1. Cleaning and sanitizing worktables

  2. Avoid handling food when you are ill

  3. Properly cover food items

  4. Use raw material FIFO (first in first out)

  5. Make sure that the packages are free of any debris