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STORING FROZEN FOOD
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The freezer section IS designed for storage of con
merc~ally frozen foods and for freezing foods (
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Packaged Frozen Food
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer If you plan to store It for a long
time, re-wrap it wtth aluminum fotl or plasttc wrap
Frozen Meats _
.The followtng hints WI/I help
keep the quality In your frozen meats
1.
Freeze meat whtle fresh and In top condltlon
2. Use only the recommended wrapping
matertals
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap-
ping It Trim off excess fat and remove bones
when practical Meat should not be salted
because salt shortens freezer ltfe
4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as
possible
5. Label and date It
6. Refreeztng defrosted meat
IS
not
recommended
Frozen Soups, Juices
Store on freezer door
shelf or In the freezer.
Packaging
~ The secret of successful freezing IS
irI the packaging The wrap you use must be air,
moisture and vapor proof The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air motsture or
vapors in or out
RIgid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-
fatting lids. straight-stded canning freezing jars,
heavy-duty alumtnum foil, plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended. Note Heat-sealed bowling bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners
IMPORTANT: Do not expect your freezer to qulck-
freeze any large quantlty of food. leave enough
space for alr to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the
door can close tlghtly.
Ice
Cream..
Store In the freezer. Once the pack-
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
gutde. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for short times Use, then replace as
needed
Bread ,__..., ._..,_., .., 2 months
Cooked Dishes 2-3 months
Fish and Seafoods
Fresh .._._._._.._.._..._._. 6 months
Commercially Frozen l-3 months
Fruits . . . . .._._......_...._ 6 months
Ice Cream
1 month
Concentrated Juice 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops 3-4 months
Sausage _. _. _. _, _. _. _. 1-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts 6 months
Ground meat _. _. _. _. 1-2 months
Poultry _. _. _. 3-4 months
Vegetables _. 6 months
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age
IS
opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the Ice cream sur-
‘Courtesy of NotIonal Love Stock and Meat Board and
face This WIII prevent Ice crystals from forming
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