"The best time to label your food is before freezing it. There are many reasons why you should be labeling your food before it goes in the freezer - first, for food safety and organizational purposes, as it's easy to forget exactly what that mystery bag with a bit of freezer burn contains and how long it's been in your freezer."
"Writing directly only a freezer bag is substantially easier before it becomes coated in moisture from the freezer, which is why it's key to do this before storage. The easiest way to do this is to lay the bag flat before you add food to it, and use a permanent marker to write exactly what is in the bag and the day's date."
Freezing food reduces food waste and keeps a kitchen well-stocked, with many items like raw meat and seafood holding up well. Label food before freezing to support food safety, organization, and to track how long items have been stored. Writing on bags before freezing avoids moisture-related smudging; lay bags flat and use a permanent marker or use painter's tape to label containers. Portion large packages of meat into serving sizes before freezing to make thawing and use easier. Consistent labeling with contents and dates helps prevent forgotten items, reduces waste, and simplifies meal planning.
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