Proper packaging is essential for successful freezing. Because solidly frozen
foods lose moisture in the dry 0° to 5“F. 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 moisture,
Fruits, vegetables,
and vapor proof liners
some meats
Foil containers
Cooked foods
Polyethylene bags
Baked foods, meats
Glass freezer jars
Juices, fruits, vegetables,
cooked foods
Plastic containers and
Sauces, fruits, vegetables,
boil-in bags
cooked foods
Materials
Uses
Laminated paper
Meats
Heavy-duty foil
Meats, baked goods,
leftovers
Cellophane
Baked goods,
sandwiches, small
meat cuts
Packaging instructions
Drugstore Wrap
1.
2.
3.
Place food in center
of wrapping paper.
Bring two parallel
edges
Fold
in lock seam, repeat
until the last fold rests
firmly on food.
Fold ends, excluding
much air as
possible. Seal with
tape or tie firmly
heavy string.
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Butchers’ Wrap
Place food diagonally on one corner of paper. Roll
paper and food together diagonally, folding in extra
material as you roll. Seal with freezer tape.
Cartons and containers.
Fruits, vegetables and
cooked foods may be
packaged in freezer
cartons, containers
and jars.
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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