Freeze food quickly to produce tiny ice crystals
which protect food as it thaws and leaves food with a better texture.
To ensure a quick freezing time:
- Place packages close to the sides of the
freezer where it is the coldest.
- Provide enough space between newly packaged
foods to allow for adequate air circulation.
- Lower the temperature of the freezer until
food is completely frozen.
- Do not overload freezer during initial
freezing. Fewer items in the freezer will allow for a quicker freeze.
Once food is frozen, packages can be moved from
the sides of the freezer and packed closer together.
Keep the freezer at 0 degrees or lower to protect
quality. Use a freezer thermometer to regulate proper temperatures.
