How To Get The Most From Your Freezer
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Use freezer tape to seal freezer wrap or suitable
plastic wrap. Freezer tape is made with a special
adhesive designed to stick at low temperatures.
Use a water-proof marking pen to label package
contents and the date frozen.
Rigid containers/glass jars
Use:
1. Polyethylene containers with tight-fitting lids
because they will not leak. They are nonporous
to hold moisture and food odors in.
2. Glass canning/freezer jars with straight sides.
Straight-sided jars make food easier to remove.
If the jar opening is smaller than the sides, food
must be completely thawed before removal.
Wraps
Three kinds of freezer wrap are:
1. Non-permeable plastic wrap (like Saran), which
is moisture-and vapor-proof.
2. Plastic-coated paper, which has polyethylene
bonded to one side. Use the glossy, plastic-
coated side next to food.
c 3. Heavy duty aluminum foil which is pliable and
conforms to food contours.
Hints:
1. Put sheets of freezer wrap between foods so
they can be easily separated while still frozen.
2. Wrap food carefully, making sure to remove
as much air as possible.
3. Use freezer tape to close tightly.
Bags
Heat-sealed boiling bags are easy to use:
1. Place food in bag.
2. Press air out.
3. Seal with a hot sealer and freeze.
4. When ready to heat, drop the bag in boiling
water. (For microwave ovens, make a slit in
the bag.)
Freezer weight polyethylene bags can be used
by themselves or as a liner in other cartons.
Secure tops of bags with twist fasteners, rubber
bands, reclosable seal or other sealing devices
supplied with the bags.
Do not use these items for packaging
frozen food:
l bread wrappers - not moisture- or vapor-proof
l non-polyethylene plastic containers - porous,
allowing odors to escape |
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