Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage Freezing
of commercially frozen food and for freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
food at home. any large quantity of food. Put no more
NOTE: For further information about prepar- unfrozen food into the freezer than will
ing food for freezing or food storage times, freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to
contact your local Cooperative Extension 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable space). Leave enough space for air to
cookbook. circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door
Packaging can close tightly.
The secret of successful freezing is in the Storage times will vary according to the
packaging. The way you close and seal the quality of the food, the type of packaging or
package must not allow air or moisture in or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
out. Packaging done in any other way could the storage temperature, which should be
cause food odor and taste transfer through- 0°F (-17.8%).
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fiiing lids
l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated paper
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
l Non-polyethylene plastic containers
l Containers without tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated freezer wrap
l Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen
food.
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