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One star freezer compartment

One star freezer compartment
Reaches −6 °C. Store already-frozen food for about a week.

What it looks like

A single star on the door or inside the ice-box compartment of a fridge.

What it means

The star ratings describe storage temperature and nothing else, and one star is the small ice-box in a fridge rather than a freezer. Food does not spoil at −6 °C but the quality degrades quickly, so the stated storage time is about a week. None of the one-, two- or three-star compartments can freeze fresh food safely: freezing slowly forms large ice crystals that rupture cell walls, and the food is watery and soft when it thaws.

Defined by ISO 8561 / EN 62552 household refrigerating appliances. Where a symbol differs between standards, the difference is described above rather than resolved — both versions are in circulation on real labels.

Other food and food contact symbols

Symbol Means
Food safe (glass and fork) The article is intended to come into contact with food.
Not for food contact This material must not be used with food.
Two star freezer compartment Reaches −12 °C. Store already-frozen food for about a month.
Three star freezer compartment Reaches −18 °C. Store already-frozen food up to the date on the packaging.
Four star freezer — freezes fresh food Reaches −18 °C or colder and can freeze fresh food from room temperature.
Vegetarian mark (India) In India, the product contains no animal-derived ingredient.
Non-vegetarian mark (India) In India, the product contains an animal-derived ingredient, including egg.

Common questions

What does the one star freezer compartment symbol mean?
Reaches −6 °C. Store already-frozen food for about a week.
What does it look like?
A single star on the door or inside the ice-box compartment of a fridge.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

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