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o Fresh food should be packed into airtight containers or
packaging. This will help to make sure that the food doesn’t dry
out or lose its flavour. It will also ensure that flavour does not
transfer from other foods.
o The food should be placed on the freezer
compartment’s base. Do not allow fresh
food to touch items that are already
frozen.
o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen. If it is then the thermostat can be returned
to its normal temperature setting.
Tips on freezing
o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and
special cans for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing
frozen goods in.
o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are
suitable for sealing bags and wrappings.
o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should
compress the air out of it, as this will help
the food to freeze more easily.
o Flat packages freeze more easily.
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the
container to the brim. Liquids will expand
when being frozen.
o Do not place bottles (glass or tin)
containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could
cause the bottle to burst during
freezing.
o For a guide to the recommended freezer storage time for
different foods please refer to the chart on the next page.