Proper packaging is essential
for successful freezing. Because
solidly frozen foods lose moisture
in the dry 0° to
temperature of
a freezer, they must be properly
protected by top quality packaging
materials that are
proof. Freezer tape is used to seal
wrappings and for labeling.
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packaging
Materials
Uses
Cartons with
Fruits,
moisture/vapor- vegetables,
liners
some meats
Foil containers
Cooked foods
Polyethylene
Baked foods,
bags
meats
Glass freezer
Juices, fruits,
jars
vegetables,
cooked foods
Plastic containers Sauces, fruits,
and boil-in bags vegetables,
cooked foods
Laminated
Meats
Heavy-duty foil
Meats, baked
goods, leftovers
Cellophane
Baked goods,
sandwiches,
small meat cuts
Drugstore Wrap
1. Place food in center of wrapping
paper.
2. Bring two parallel edges
together. Fold in lock seam, repeat
until the last fold rests firmly on food.
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Butchers’ Wrap
Place food diagonally on one corner
of paper. Roll paper and food together
diagonally, folding in extra material
as you roll. Seal with freezer tape.
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Cartons and containers-Fruits,
vegetables and cooked foods may
be packaged in freezer cartons,
containers and jars.
Aluminum foil—Place food on
heavy-duty foil and mold foil to
shape of the food. Only one
thickness is required. No heat
sealing or taping is necessary.
3. Fold ends, excluding as much
air as possible. Seal with tape or tie
firmly with heavy string.
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Labeling containers-Be sure to
label all containers and packages
with contents and date that it was
placed in the freezer.
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