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Plastic Food Storage Containers: Save Money, Waste Less

By Expert Author: Robin Holland-Smith
View Summary | Submitted: 2007-10-23 | Word Count: 364 words
Robin Holland-Smith
A recent study of over 5,000 American households found that Americans throw away almost 70 percent of the food they buy. When asked why they waste food, survey participants cited spoilage as the number one reason. If you're interested in some techniques that may help you save money by wasting less food, read on. We've compiled some simple ideas to help you better utilize plastic food storage containers.

First, freezer-proof storage bags are specially designed to prevent freezer burn, the chemical process that dehydrates food stored in temperatures well below freezing and makes it taste awful. These plastic food storage containers will prevent the process of freezer burn and keep your food fresh for up to 36 months.

2. Breathable vegetable bags: this is a new item on the market that is designed especially for fruits and vegetables. They work by sealing your fruits and veggies against spoilage while allowing a small amount of air circulation inside the bag. This tends to keep them fresh for much longer than conventional plastic food storage containers - depending on the produce, up to six weeks.

3. When storing small quantities of leftovers, homemade soups and sauces, fruits, or vegetables, you may want to use multi-compartment plastic food storage containers. Foods in the small compartments can be removed easily for individual servings of leftovers. Portions of fruit to be used in smoothies are created this way, or you can pop out a single serving of a broth or other food.

4. Vacuum food storage: by using a special machine to extract air from your plastic food storage containers or bags you can keep your food fresh longer than using any other method. By leaving the containers free of air, your food will retain freshness and avoid freezer burn. Sucking the air out of the containers also means that they will take up less space in your refrigerator or freezer.

If you're like most people, you're interested in long term food storage techniques. You're tired to throwing expensive food into the garbage because there's no way to preserve it. Or you find a great buy at the store but know you don't have the room to store the extras you'd like to buy.
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The number one reason cited for this unbelievable waste was food spoilage. We've put together a list of ways you can use plastic food storage containers to help control food waste and save money. With vacuum food storage comes several advantages, from taking up less freezer space to extending the storage time with great quality.

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