How to freeze food in your

When freezer has cooled to selected temperature, it may be loaded with frozen food. However, when you plan to freeze a quantity of unfrozen food, use the following chart as a guide to the amount to freeze at one time..

POUNDS OF FOOD

TO FREEZEAT ONE TIME

Size

of

Meat or

Vegetables

Freezer

Fish

or

Fruit

20 cu.

ft.

40 Ibs.

60

Ibs.

These amounts are based on USDA

recommendations. If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed at one time into the freezer, the rate of freezing is too slow Poor quality products result.

freezer

PACKAGE AND SEAL CAREFULLY

Airtight packaging is the secret of success in freezing foods. Containers and wrappings should be moisture-vapor-

proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep natural moisture in and air out.

If food is not properly wrapped, freezer burn will result. When this happens, food de- hydrates and is of poor quality.

The drugstore fold is recommended for efficiency and economy. Bring the edges of the paper together and fold over until it fits tightly around the articles being wrapped (at least two folds).

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