1. Cut sheet of wrapping material about onethird longer than distance around food to be wrapped. Place wrapping sheet on flat surface with food in center of sheet
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. POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME� Size of Meat or Vegetables Freezer Fish or Fruit 15 cu ft (433 L) 18cu ft (519 L] 1 23 cu. ft 30 Ibs. (13.5 kg] 36 Ibs 45 Ibs (20.3 kg] 54 Ibs (24.3 kg] 1 1 69 Ibs. (31 kg) 1 1 3. Crease ends close to food to eliminate air
2. Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food, making at least two one-inch (2.5 cm] folds until food fits tightly agarnst wrapping.
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�These amounts are based on USDA recommendations If too many packages of unfrozen food are packea at one time into the freezer, the rate of freezing ,Ttoo slow Poor quality products result
Packaging and sealing food...
Airtight packaging IS important in freezlng foods Containers and wrappings should be morsture and vapor-proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep morsture in and arr out 4. Press all air from package twice. Make sure fold against end of package Fold each end over is tight and fasten with freezer tape
NOTE: When packagrng meats that have not been boned, pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockrnette to protect against tearing or puncturing. Use heavy-duty alumrnum freezer foil, kraft paper with cellophane bonded to It, special freezer bags, jars. cartons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items You�ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer Freezer burn can result if food IS not properly wrapped When this happens, food dehydrates and IS of poor quality See the �Freezer Guide� for complete formation and tips on home freezing. in-
