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Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton
on interior shelf.
Milk
Meat
Most meat can be stored in original wrap-
ping as long as it is air and moisture proof.
Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart
for storaae times.
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi-
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also be used.
Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage of
commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar-
ing food for freezing or storage times, contact
your local Cooperative Extension Service or
check a freezer guide or cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.
TYPE
APPROXIMATE TIME
(DAYS)+
1 Chicken
1 to 2
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Ground beef
Steaks and roasts
Cured meats
1 to2
3 to 5
7to 10
Bacon
Cold cuts
Varietv meats
5 to 7
3 to 5
1 to2
+ If meat is to be stored longer than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be
used the same day as purchased.
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.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze
any large quantity of food. Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
Packaging recommended for use:
freeze within 24 hours. (No more than 32 to
l Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
48 grams of food per liter of freezer space
f2 to 3 Ibs. of food oer cubic foot of freezer
l Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
L
space].) Leave enough space for air to
l Heavy-duty aluminum foil
circulate around packages. Be careful to
l Plastic-coated paper
leave enough room at the front so the door
l Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a
can close tightly.
Saran film)
Storage times will vary according to the
Follow package or container instructions for
quality of the food, the type of packing or wrap
proper freezing methods.
used (air and moisture proof) and the storage
temperature (which should be -17.8% [O”F]).
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