Freezing food in your freezer, To wrap foods

Freezing food in your freezer

To wrap foods...

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.

*These amounts are based on USDA recommend datrons If toe many packages of unfrozen food are packed ut one time into the freezer, the rate of freezrng IS+oo slow Poor quality products result

1.Cut sheet of wrapping material about one- third longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat sur- face wrth food in center of sheet

2.Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, makrng at least two one-inch (2.5 cm) folds until food frts tightly against wrapping

3.Crease ends close to food to elrmrnate air pockets

Packaging and sealing food...

Airtight packaging IS Important in freezing foods. Containers and wrappings should be morsture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and arr

out

Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped. When this happens, food dehydrates and is of poor quality

4.Press all arr from package Fold each end over twice Make sure fold IS tight and fasten against end of package with freezer tape

NOTE: When packaging meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect against tearrng or puncturing.

Use heavy-duty aluminum freezer foil, kraft pa- per with cellophane bonded to it, spectal freezer bags, tars, cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items You’ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer.

See booklet, “How to Preserve Foods the Modern Way with Your WHIRLPOOL Freezer,” for complete Information and tips on home freezing.