material about onethird longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet.
When freezer has cooled to a safe storage temperature, It may be loaded with frozen food. When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the following chart for the amount to freeze at
one time. POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE ONE TIME� AT
Size of Freezer 6 cu. ft. (170 L) 9 cu. ft. Meat or Fish 12 Ibs. (5.4 kg) 18 Ibs. I(8.1 kg) Vegetables or Fruit 18 Ibs.
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold rn toward food, making at least two one-inch (2 5 cm) folds until food fits tightly against wrapping
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(8.1 kg1
27 Ibs. Il2.2 kg) 3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
655 Ll
-These amounts are based on I JSDA recommendations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time into the freezer, the rate of freezrng IStoo slow Poor quality products result
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging IS Important In freezrng foods Containers and wrappings should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture In and air 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 meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturing Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraf paper 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.
NOTE: When packaging
Freezer burn can result If food IS not properly wrapped When this happens. food dehydrates and is of poor quality
See the �Freezer Guide� for complete formation and tips on home freezing.
