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Freezing food in your freezer
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When freezer has cooled to a safe storage
temperature, it may be loaded wrth
frozen food.
When you plan to freeze
unfrozen food, see
the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one ffme.
15 cu. ft.
30 Ibs. 45 Ibs.
(433 Ll
(13.5 kg] (20.3
kg]
‘These amounts are based on USDA recommen-
datrons If too many packages of unfrozen food
are packed at one trme Into the freezer, the rate
of freezrng IS too slow Poor quality products result
Packaging and sealing food...
Arrtight packaging IS important rn freezing
foods. Containers and wrappings should be
moisture and vapor-proof and packages should
be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and arr
Freezer burn can result if food is not properly
wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates
and is of poor qua@
To wrap foods...
1.
Cut sheet of wrapping material about one-
third longer than distance around food to be
wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat sur-
face with food in center of sheet.
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together
and fold in toward food, making at least two
one-inch (2.5 cm] folds until food fits trghtly
against wrapping
3.
Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
Dockets.
4. Press all air from package Fold each end over
twice Make sure fold
IS
tight and fasten
against end of package with freezer tape
NOTE:
When packagrng meats that have not
been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap
or use stockinette to protect against tearing or
puncturing.
Use heavy-duty alumrnum freezer foil, kraft pa-
per with cellophane bonded to it, special freezer
bags. jars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for
packaging your food items You’ll find them at the
supermarket or freezer dealer.
See the “Freezer Guide” for complete in-
formation and tips on home freezing.
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