Freezer Packaging
Proper packaging is essential for
successful freezing, Because solidly
frozen foods lose moisture in the dry
0° to
temperature of a freezer,
they must be properly protected by
top quality packaging materials that
are moisture/vapor-proof. Freezer
tape is used to seal wrappings and
for labeling.
Freezer packaging
materials
Materials
Uses
Cartons with
Fruits,
vegetables,
liners
some meats
Foil containers
Cooked foods
Polyethylene
Baked foods,
meats
Glass freezer jars Juices, fruits,
vegetables,
cooked foods
Plastic containers Sauces, fruits,
and boil-in bags
vegetables,
cooked foods
Laminated paper
Meats
Heavy-duty foil
Meats, baked
leftovers
Cellophane
Baked goods,
sandwiches,
small meat cuts
Packaging instructions
Drugstore Wrap
1. Place food in center of wrapping
paper.
2. Bring two parallel edges together.
Fold in lock seam, repeat until the
last fold rests firmly on food.
3. Fold ends, excluding as much air
as possible. Seal with tape or tie firmly
with heavy string.
Butchers’ Wrap
Place food diagonally on one corner
of paper. Roll paper and food together
diagonally, folding in extra material
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as you
Seal with freezer tape.
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Cartons and containers– Fruits,
vegetables and cooked foods may
be packaged in freezer cartons,
containers and
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Aluminum foil– Place food on
duty foil and mold foil to shape of the
food. Only one thickness is required.
No heat sealing or taping is necessary.
Labeling containers– Be sure to
label all containers and packages with
contents and date that it was placed
in the freezer.
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