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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 32 to
check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. 48 grams of food per liter [2 to 3 Ibs. per
Packaging cubic foot] of freezer space). Leave enough
space for air to circulate around packages.
The secret of successful freezing is in the Be careful to leave enough room at the front
packaging. The way you close and seal the so the door can close tightly.
package must not allow air or moisture in or Storage times will vary according to the
out. Packaging done in any other way could quality of the food, the type of packaging or
cause food odor and taste transfer through- wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen the storage temperature, which should be
food. -17.8% (0°F).
Packaging recommended for use:
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting 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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