o After 24 hours you should check that the fresh food is
satisfactorily frozen.
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 this could cause the bottle to
burst during freezing.
Storing commercially frozen food
o The storage time and recommended temperature for storing
commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging.
o Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and
use of frozen food.
o When shopping, be careful to choose food which is adequately
packed and is provided with complete storage instructions. It
should have been stored in a freezer where the temperature
does not rise above -18°C.
o Do not buy packages of food that are covered with frost. This
could indicate that the package has thawed at least once before.
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