Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600507
10/13/97

### PACKING FREEZER CONTAINERS

     Pack   food  and  syrup  cold  into  containers.    Having

    materials
     decrease freezing time  and helps retain  natural

    color,
    flavor and texture of food.

     When food is packed in bags, press air out of the unfilled

    part
     of the bag.  Press firmly to prevent air from  getting

    back
    in.  Seal immediately.

     Allow  ample   headspace.  With  only  a  few  exceptions,

    allowance
     for headspace  is needed between packed food  and

    closure
     because  food  expands  as  it   freezes.    Follow

    directions
     given  in the recipe for appropriate  amount  of

    headspace
    needed for a given fruit or vegetable.

     Keep  sealing edges free from moisture or food so  that  a

    good
    closure can be made.  Seal carefully.

     Label packages plainly.  Include name of food, date it was

    packed,
    and type of pack if food is packed in more than  one

    form.

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