Chef Dennis Littley Warns Against Freezing 4 Foods, Including Cheese and Wine

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 30

Four foods — cheese, cooked pasta, cured meats and wine — are better kept out of the freezer because thawing can damage texture, flavor and overall quality, chef Dennis Littley said.
Ice crystals are the main culprit: water expands as it freezes, leaving cheeses crumbly, softening pasta and separating creamy sauces, while also dulling cured meats.
Wine poses an added storage risk because freezing liquid can expand against the bottle or cork; Littley said opened bottles, including red wine, should be resealed and refrigerated instead.
Littley said some foods still freeze well, but home cooks should match storage to the dish and buy or keep only what they can use while it stays fresh.