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Learn how to keep your frozen foods fresh.

To keep frozen foods at their best, it is important to understand how to package and handle them before putting them in the freezer. Rather than just wrapping all food items in aluminum foil or plopping them in plastic containers, it pays to properly prepare your food for the freezer. Each food freezes differently and the way items are packaged for the freezer can affect the taste, texture and quality of foods when they thaw.

We've put together a simple list of the best basic ways to prepare foods for the freezer. From meats to herbs, our tips will help ensure that your food stays its freshest even after it's frozen.