How to wrap food correctly:
Place the food in the wrapping.
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Press out all the air.
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Seal the wrapping.
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Label the wrapping with the contents and date.
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The following products are not suitable for wrapping
food:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, refuse
bags and used shopping bags.
The following products are suitable for wrapping
food:
Plastic film, polyethylene blown film, aluminium foil and
freezer tins. These products can be purchased from
a specialist outlet.
The following products are suitable for sealing
the wrapped food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold resistant
adhesive tape or similar.
Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with
a film sealer.
Storage duration of the frozen food
The storage period depends on the type of produce.
At a mean temperature:
Fish, sausage, ready meals and
cakes and pastries
Cheese, poultry and meat
Vegetables and fruit
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type of food and intended use, frozen
produce can be thawed as follows:
At room temperature
In the refrigerator
In an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot air
In the microwave
Note:
Do not refreeze frozen food which is thawing or which
has thawed. The food cannot be refrozen until it has been
prepared (boiled or fried).
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Maximum freezing capacity
In order to retain the vitamins, nutritional value, appear
ance and flavour food should be frozen as quickly as
possible. Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity.
freeze the food as quickly as possible.
Information about the max. freezing capacity within
24 hours can be found on the rating plate.
The maximum freezing capacity is reached in the upper
area of the freezer space.
up to 6 months
up to 8 months
up to 12 months