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1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about onethird longer than drstance 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 wrth frozen food. When you plan to freeze unfrozen food, see the followrng chart for the amount to freeze at one time. POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME� Size of Meat or Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 23 cu. ft (661 Ll 46 Ibs. (20.7 kg] 69 Ibs. (31 kg1
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 tightly against wrapping
*These amounts are based on USDA recommendations If too many packages of unfrozen food ore packed at one time into the freezer, the rate of freezing IStoo slow Poor quality products result
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging is important In freezing foods Containers and wrappings should be moisture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and arr
H 3. Crease
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4. Press all air from package twice Make sure fold against end of package
Fold each end over IS tight and fasten with freezer tape
Freezer burn can result If food IS not properly wrapped. When thus happens, food dehydrates and is of poor qualrty
NOTE: When packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearing or puncturrng Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraf paper with cellophane bonded to it, specra 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 formation and tips on home freezing. in-
