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Storing Frozen Foods
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Tupperware® brand products offer easy and efficient storage. Our many product categories include solutions for storing all sorts of foods and organizing your kitchen or even your child's closet.

Food Storage:
Tupperware's virtually airtight containers help keep food fresher longer, with many shapes that are extremely convenient for storing different kinds and sizes of produce and dishes.

Tupperware® brand products with virtually liquid-tight seals are perfect for an "on-the-go" use, as they prevent leaks and spills. That makes them ideal for use by children or for transporting any type of beverage.

Tupperware also offers solutions for freezing prepared dishes and then reheating them, all in one unique container. How to Safely Store Food in the Freezer

Which foods are suitable for freezing and what's the best way to freeze and defrost them?
Nearly any food can be frozen, as long as it's properly packaged. However, it's not recommended to freeze uncooked eggs or canned food. Also, some types of food such as mayonnaise, creamy sauces and salads do not freeze well. It's also recommended to freeze meat and poultry uncooked rather than cooked because the freezer environment is dry and moisture is lost during cooking.

It's important to freeze food as quickly as possible to maintain its quality and avoid creating ice crystals that damage food and make it "drip" during thawing; it can also make cream and mayonnaise appear curdled. If your freezer has a "quick freeze" shelf, it's recommended you place your item to be frozen there and, once frozen, move it to another shelf. Try not to stack packages as you freeze them, as it will aid the freezing process.

It's not recommended to defrost food on the kitchen counter or outdoors. Instead, use one of the following three safe thawing methods:
  • In the refrigerator for slower defrost; smaller items may thaw overnight, larger ones may take a day or two.
  • In cold water for faster defrost, but make sure to place food in a leak-proof bag or container and keep the water cold.
  • In the microwave. This method requires that you cook or heat the food as soon as it is thawed, as parts of the food might have already started warming.
Which containers are best for freezing?
Proper packaging is very important to preserve the quality of food and to prevent "freezer burn". Your container should be:
  • Air and liquid tight
  • Durable
  • Resistant to low temperatures
Tupperware offers a series of containers that have all these qualities and can go directly from the freezer to the refrigerator or the microwave if the food needs to be reheated before serving.

Vent 'N Serve™ Containers



These popular containers take foods directly from the freezer or refrigerator right to the microwave for fast and easy reheating?perfect for leftovers or meals on-the-go. When it's time to reheat, simply open the rocker vent and microwave. The special vent lets steam escape and promotes even heating. The seal stays on so splatters stay in, while tiny feet on the bottom of these containers allow microwaves to totally surround the container.

Heat 'N Serve™ Square Round Containers



With Heat 'N Serve™ Containers, you can store, freeze and reheat in the microwave and serve, all in one container. The unique, automatic no-worry valve enables steam to escape whenever you reheat foods.
  • Crafted from the same virtually-unbreakable material that made Rock 'N Serve® an all-time favorite.
  • No-worry valve is the first of its kind on the market. It automatically adjusts to allow steam to escape during microwave reheating. Valve color may vary.
  • Raised hub in center of base ensures even heating of contents, from center to edge.
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