FREEZER PACKAGINGProper packaging is essential for successful freezing. Because solidly frozenfoods lose moisture in the dry 0° to 5“F. temperature of a freezer, they mustbe properly protected by top quality packaging materials that are moisture/vapor-proof. Freezer tape is used to seal wrappings and for labeling.Freezer packaging materialsMaterials Uses Materials UsesCartons with moisture, Fruits, vegetables, Laminated paper Meatsand vapor proof liners some meats Heavy-duty foil Meats, baked goods,Foil containers Cooked foods leftoversPolyethylene bags Baked foods, meats Cellophane Baked goods,Glass freezer jars Juices, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, smallcooked foods meat cutsPlastic containers and Sauces, fruits, vegetablesboil-in bags cooked foodsPackaging instructionsDrugstore Wrap1. Place food in centerof wrapping paper.Ib. --- ———2. Bring two paralleledges together. Foldin lock seam, repeatuntil the last fold restsfirmly on food.as much air aspossible. Seal with ~tape or tie firmly withheavy string. }>r&/;3. Fold ends, excluding [Butchers’ WrapPlace food diagonally on one comer of paper. Rollpaper and food together diagonally, folding in extramaterial as you roll. Seal with freezer tape.Cartons and containers.Fruits, vegetables andcooked foods may bepackaged in freezercartons, containersand jars.[ IAluminum foil.Place food on heavy-duty foil and mold foilto shape of the food.Only one thickness isrequired. No heat sealingor taping is necessary.Labeling containers.Be sure to label allcontainers and packageswith contents and datethat it was placed in thefreezer.13