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How to freeze food in your freezer
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 FREEZE AT 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.
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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