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Default Plastic containers in the freezer.

James Silverton wrote:
> Hello All!
>
> Recently, discussing portion reduction, someone said that was why god
> created screwtop plastic containers for the leftovers. I've been using
> Ziplock screwtop containers for a while but it has become apparent that
> there is a disadvantage. The plastic becomes brittle at freezer
> temperatures and often will break if dropped 4 or so feet onto a vinyl
> floor. Does anyone have a recommendation for containers that will
> survive this drop test?
>



In my experience, most of them will break when frozen. DO you
have a Tilia vacuum sealer? Their plastic bags (or ziplock bags)
may be your solution.

gloria p