STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed foe storage of com-
mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at
home.
Packaglng
-The secret of successful freezing IS
In the packaging. The wrap you use must be arr.
moisture and vapor proof. The way you close and
seal the package must not allow air, moisture or
vapors in or out.
Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with trght-
fitting lids, straight-sided canning/freezing jars,
heavy-duty aluminum foil, plastic-coated paper and
non-permeable plastic wraps [such as Saran) are
recommended Note: Heat-sealed boiling bags are
easy to use and can be used by themselves or as
carton liners.
IMPORTAHT: Do not expect your treezer to qtick-
treeze any large quantity ot tood. Leave enough
space for alr to circulate around packages. Be
caretul to leave enough room at the tront so the
door can close tightly.
Ice Cream...Store
in the freezer. Once the pack-
Packaged Frozen Food
Store on freezer doo
shelf or in the freezer. If you plan to store it for a lone
time, re-wrap it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Frozen
Meah* .The following hints will helc
keep the quality in your frozen meats:
1. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition.
2. Use only the recommended wrapping
materials.
3. Prepare the meat for freezing before wrap
ping it. Trim off excess fat and remove bone!
when practical. Meat should not be saltec
because salt shortens freezer life.
4. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air a:
possible.
5. Label and date it.
6. Refreezing defrosted meat IS no
recommended.
Frozen Soups, Juices
.Store on freezer doo
shelf or in the freezer.
STORAGE CHART FOR FROZEN FOOD
Storage times given in this chart are only a
guide. For best use of freezer space, keep fro-
zen foods for shoct times. Use, then replace as
needed.
Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2months
Cooked Dishes . . . . 2-3 months
Fish and Seatoods
Fresh . . . . .._.................. 6months
Commercially Frozen . . l-3 months
Fruits . . . . .._.................... 6months
ice Cream . . . . . . . . 1 month
Concentrated Juice.. . . . 4-6 months
Meats
Bacon . . . . . . . . . . Less than 1 month
Pork roasts, chops . . . . . . . 3-4 months
Sausage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-2 months
Beef, veal, lamb roasts . . . . . . . 6 months
Ground meat . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 months
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 months
Vegetables .,.................. 6months
age is opened, place a piece of aluminum foil or
waxed paper smoothly against the ice cream sur- ‘Courtesy of Natronal Livestock and Meat Board ant
U.S.D A.
face. This will prevent ice crystals from forming.