freezer burn
noun
: light-colored spots developed in frozen foods as a result of surface evaporation and drying when inadequately wrapped or packaged
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Seal tightly: For the freshest ice cream, without freezer burn or freezer odors, wrap tightly or store in a container with an airtight lid.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
Seal the container: Choose a container to store your ice cream that has a tight lid, or wrap tightly with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Like with frozen uncooked mirepoix, minimizing the amount of air in contact with the mixture will help reduce freezer burn.
—Jessica Harlan, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
That’s nothing like the freezer burn this offseason will bring.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2024
People from all walks of life — food writers, chefs and maybe your mom — warn of freezer burn, the boogeyman lurking in our kitchens waiting to take hold of our precious frozen foods.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
Evidence of freezer burn is another obvious indication.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
Sealing food in airtight packaging or storage containers will not only keep bacteria out, but also protect the flavor, lock moisture in and help prevent freezer burn.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
Just like when freezing pumpkin pie, ice crystals and freezer burn are the enemies.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
Seal the container: Choose a container to store your ice cream that has a tight lid, or wrap tightly with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
Like with frozen uncooked mirepoix, minimizing the amount of air in contact with the mixture will help reduce freezer burn.
—Jessica Harlan, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
That’s nothing like the freezer burn this offseason will bring.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2024
People from all walks of life — food writers, chefs and maybe your mom — warn of freezer burn, the boogeyman lurking in our kitchens waiting to take hold of our precious frozen foods.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
Evidence of freezer burn is another obvious indication.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
Sealing food in airtight packaging or storage containers will not only keep bacteria out, but also protect the flavor, lock moisture in and help prevent freezer burn.
—Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
Just like when freezing pumpkin pie, ice crystals and freezer burn are the enemies.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appétit, 11 Sep. 2023
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