Pakasteina
Pakasteina is a Finnish term referring to foods that have been preserved by freezing and sold in frozen form. The category covers a wide range of products, including vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, ready meals, and baked goods that are sold frozen for later consumption.
In commercial production, freezing slows microbial growth and enzymatic changes, helping to extend shelf life while
At home, frozen products should be kept at or below −18 °C and used within the periods
Freezing preserves most nutrients, though some loss of certain vitamins can occur. Frozen vegetables and berries
In Finland and across the EU, frozen foods are subject to general food safety and labeling rules.