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| ICE CREAM | Store in the original package. Be sure to cover tightly after using.
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| FROZEN DOUGHS | Store in the original package. Carefully read the thawing instructions on the label; some doughs need to be thawed on the counter, others in the refrigerator. Don't refreeze doughs unless the package says you can.
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| WHOLE GRAIN FLOURS | Whole grain flours contain oils which can turn rancid if stored at room temperature. For longer storeage, keep flours in the freezer in the original package, wrapped again in zip-lock bags.
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| FROZEN PIZZA | Because pizzas have cheese and usually meat, they must be kept frozen, especially on the trip between the store and your freezer.
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| FROZEN ENTREES | Store in the original packages. Follow thawing and cooking instructions carefully and refrigerate leftovers.
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| FROZEN CONCENTRATED JUICES | Store these products in the freezer until just before use.
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| FROZEN FRUITS | Store in the original package. Most frozen fruits are added to batters are doughs while still frozen for best quality. Defrost in the refrigerator.
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| MEATS PURCHASED FROZEN | These products are usually already wrapped in freezer wrap. Use a waterproof marker to mark the purchase date on the package and use within 1-2 months.
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| FROZEN COOKIE DOUGH | Wrap well. Let thaw in refrigerator overnight before baking unless the recipe states the frozen dough can be baked. Shape into cookies before freezing for fastest baking.
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| FROZEN VEGETABLES | Cool completely, wrap well in layers in freezer container and freeze. Thaw, wrapped, at room temperature. For crisp cookies, thaw unwrapped at room temperature.
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| BREADS | Breads keep quality longer when frozen rather than refrigerated. Slice before freezing if you purchased unsliced breads. Homemade breads will always last much longer stored in the freezer.
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| BUTTER | For longer storage, freeze butter and margarine in the original packaging, placed into heavy duty freezer bags. Thaw in refrigerator or in microwave and use within 2-3 months.
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| WHIPPED HEAVY CREAM | Place dollops of sweetened, whipped cream on cookie sheet, freeze until firm, then place in bags and freeze. Let thaw in refrigerator.
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| FROZEN NON-DAIRY TOPPINGS | These products must be stored in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator before using, following label instructions.
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