Monday, March 31, 2008

purpose of MVP packaging

abstracted from: http://missourifamilies.org/quick/foodsafetyqa/qafs346.htm

Why is it important to package foods for freezing in moisture-vapor-proof or resistant materials?
Freezer packaging needs to be moisture-vapor-proof or resistant to keep food from drying out, and to preserve nutritive value, flavor, texture, and color.

What are moisture-vapor-proof materials and moisture-vapor- resistant materials?

Rigid plastic containers, heavy-duty aluminum foil and glass jars are moisture-vapor-proof.

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