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| Storing Frozen Foods |
| Here are a few DIY Basics on storing frozen foods brought to you by STOUFFER'S. |
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- Food freezes faster if it's cooled before being stored (figure A).
- Durable, leak proof containers keep your freezer neat and will help prevent messes (figure B).
- Since food expands as it freezes, it's smart to leave extra space when filling containers, to prevent the seal from breaking.
- Keeping freezer bags flat allows for better freezing and easier stacking (figure C).
- If you label each item with a description and a date before you place it in the freezer, you won't need to play "guess that food" down the road.
- A freezer setting of zero degrees or lower is safest. Watch those use-by dates. Putting older items toward the front can help prevent waste.
- By storing foods with the label facing outward, you'll be saved from a hand numbing food search later. When you come across outdated food, just get rid of it.
- Since freezers are more efficient when they're full, small bags of ice make great space-fillers (figure D).
Web Extras: Properly prepared and packaged food should last for several months. Fruits and Vegetables: 8-12 Months
Poultry: 6-9 Months
Fish: 3-6 Months
Ground Meat: 3-4 Months
Cured or Processed Meat: 1-2 Months
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