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Show Freeze in Garden Flavor In Moistureproof Cartons To keep the most "garden goodness" good-ness" in fruits and vegetables that are to be frozen, package them carefully. This point is stressed by Miss Frances O. Van Duyne, assistant as-sistant professor of foods, University Univer-sity of Illinois college of agriculture. agricul-ture. Choose containers that can be sealed tightly and won't leak. Frozen foods are better when packaged in containers that are moisture-proof and vapor-proof, Miss Van Duyne explains. Otherwise Other-wise the foods dry out and lose palatability. Cartons come in a variety of types and shapes. Rectangular or square cartons may have inner linings or have a waxed plastic finish; some are made for use with cellophane bags. Most of these are sealable with heat by pressing together to-gether edges of covering material with an electric iron or a hand iron. The cartons are generally easy to handle and store. Waxed cups are convenient, but the seal on the set-in lid isn't moisture- or vapor-proof. Before sealing a filled carton or bag, wipe inside edges with a clean cloth to remove moisture that would prevent a tight seal. Also press out all possible air from top of bag, then heat-seal tightly. Or you may like the pressure tapes for sealing; they have an adhesive substance on one side so that they can be stuck on edges of bags and cartons. |