Packing frozen food
The correct type of packaging and material selection are
decisive factors in the retention of the product quality
and prevent the development of freezer burn.
1.
Place food in packaging.
2.
Remove air.
3.
Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavor or
drying out.
4.
Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic foil
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Tubular foil made of polyethylene (PE)
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Aluminum foil
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Freezer containers
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Suitable closures:
Rubber bands
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Plastic clips
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Cold-resistant adhesive tape
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Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper
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Greaseproof paper
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Cellophane
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Garbage bags and used grocery bags
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Shelf life of frozen food at 0 °F (-18 °C)
Fish, sausage, ready meals,
and cakes and pastries:
Meat, poultry:
Vegetables, fruit:
up to 6 months
up to 8 months
up to 12 months
Thawing frozen food
The thawing method must be adjusted to the food and
application in order to retain the best possible product
quality.
Thawing methods:
in the refrigerator compartment (especially suitable
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for animal-based foods such as fish, meat, cheese,
quark)
at room temperature (bread)
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in the microwave (food for immediate consumption or
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immediate preparation)
in the oven/cooker (food for immediate consumption
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or immediate preparation)
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CAUTION
Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food.
You can only refreeze food once it has been
cooked (boiled or fried).
The frozen food can no longer be stored for the
maximum duration.
Defrosting
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F reezer compartment
D e f r o s t i n g
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the
freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
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