Keeping food safe in packed lunches should always be a primary concern. This can be done if you know a few basic rules and pay attention to the foods you choose and how you pack them. The following storage and cooling ideas will help you maintain the safety of your children’s packed lunches.
Using a thermos is one of the easiest ways to keep food safe. To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in hot foods preheat the thermos with very hot water before adding the hot food. Pre-cool the thermos with ice water before filling with cold food. With a good thermos you can send frozen fruit sorbet and be confident it will still be frozen when your child is ready to eat it for lunch.
Freeze bottles of water, juice boxes or other containers overnight
Using a thermos is one of the easiest ways to keep food safe. To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in hot foods preheat the thermos with very hot water before adding the hot food. Pre-cool the thermos with ice water before filling with cold food. With a good thermos you can send frozen fruit sorbet and be confident it will still be frozen when your child is ready to eat it for lunch.
Freeze bottles of water, juice boxes or other containers overnight