Visszafagyasztható

Visszafagyasztható is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "refreezeable" in English. It describes something that can be safely frozen and then thawed and refrozen without a significant loss of quality or alteration of its properties. This term is most commonly applied to food items.

Foods that are "visszafagyasztható" retain their desirable texture, flavor, and nutritional value after multiple freezing and thawing cycles. This is in contrast to foods that are not "visszafagyasztható," which may become mushy, dry, or develop an off-flavor after being refrozen. The ability to refreeze is often related to the water content of the food and how it behaves during the freezing and thawing process.

For example, certain types of cooked meals, like casseroles or stews, might be considered "visszafagyasztható" if they are made with ingredients that hold up well to temperature changes. Fruits and vegetables, when properly prepared (such as blanching before freezing), can also be refreezeable to some extent. However, highly delicate items like certain fresh produce or already thawed products are generally not recommended for refreezing. The term implies a level of resilience to the physical stresses of ice crystal formation and melting.