How long can an uncooked turkey be stored in a freezer for future consumption?
A whole uncooked turkey can be stored safely (at 0 degrees F) for up to one year in the freezer while turkey parts (including turkey breast) can be stored for 3 months. Remember, if you are not planning to use a whole turkey or any other turkey products before the expiration date stamped on the package, freeze it! Click here for more information: http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/codes.html • What is in turkey that makes you sleepy? Like many protein foods, turkey contains the essential amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is used to produce the B-vitamin, niacin, which is used to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that exerts a calming effect and regulates sleep. There are other protein foods that contain a larger amount of tryptophan: 100 grams of roasted turkey contains .333 grams of tryptophan 100 grams of Swiss cheese contains .401 grams of tryptophan 100 grams of roasted pork loin contains .341 grams of tryptophan While turkey often receives the blame for making people s
