the loss of moisture from food during freezing, resulting in surface texture changes on the food; dry, grainy-textured whitish or brownish spots are visible and the food's flavor decreases in quality.
A loss of moisture in foods when improperly wrapped before freezing. Freezer burn affects both the texture and flavor of food, and is evidenced by dry patches which may be whitish or grayish in color.
The drying of food that is exposed to air during freezer storage is called freezer burn. It affects the flavor, tenderness and juiciness of the meat, but not its wholesomeness. To avoid freezer burn, wrap turkey securely in moisture and/or vapor-proof paper or other packaging materials recommended for freezer storage. Cool cooked turkey before wrapping to prevent condensation during freezing. Be sure freezer temperature controls are in good operating order to prevent wide fluctuations in temperature. Handle products carefully to avoid tearing the packaging materials. Date packages and rotate to assure a "first-in, first-out" policy.
Excessive moisture loss from meat surfaces which causes discoloration and a corklike texture.
The damage done to processed food as a result of freezing.
Discoloration and dehydration due to loss of moisture and oxidation (resulting from exposure to air) in freezer-stored meats.
Dehydration caused by the evaporation loss of moisture from product. It is recognized by a whitish, cottony appearance of the flesh, especially at the cut edges or thinner places.
Dehydration that results when air left in the storage container draws moisture from the food, forming frost inside the package.
The loss of moisture that affects frozen food. The white or gray spots caused by improper packing or food handling.
Condition applied to food which has not been properly wrapped and that has become hard, dry, and discolored.
This refers to the dry patches, whitish or greyish in colour, which appears on cooked food if kept without proper wrapping in the freezer. This is caused due to a loss of moisture in foods when improperly wrapped before freezing. Freezer burn affects both the texture and flavour of the food.
Freezer burn is a condition that occurs when frozen food has dried out due to poor packaging.