NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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use plastic margarine tubs as storage containers
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pre-freeze the food in refrigerator storage bags for a week before fully freezing
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remove frozen foods from store packaging and repack for the freezer
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squeeze out as much air as possible from the packaging
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Detailed explanation-1: -Trapping air in the container with your food will quickly lead to freezer burn. To avoid this problem, only freeze full containers (just be sure to leave 1/2-inch of headspace for expansion). Then, take a minute to squeeze (or suck) the air out of containers before you seal them.
Detailed explanation-2: -You can do this by wrapping it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before putting it in your container or freezer bag. Only use plastic wrap, waxed paper and aluminum foil if you are also using a container or freezer bag.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vacuum packaging eliminates air exposure and stops freezer burn. Vacuum packaging is a form of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Oxygen is vacuumed from the package modifying the atmosphere surrounding the wrapped product. The reduction in oxygen extends food storage life.