These reusable silicone freezer bags are ideal to store food in the freezer (to avoid clingfilm) and are also good to store homemade sandwiches, to keep them fresh. Silicone does use fossil fuels (with sand) but it’s food-safe, lasts years, easy to recycle and doesn’t break down into microplastics.
One bag lasts years and has an airtight and leakproof seal, to ensure food stays fresh, and the pouch can also stand up, so won’t leak liquid fillings.
You can multi-purpose this bag to reduce bread waste (just freeze your loaf and pop extra slices in the bag, then take out a slice to toast. Dishwasher-safe (remove the slider if you put in microwave). Remove odours or stains by soaking in a little baking soda and white vinegar.
Before freezing, wash and dry produce (it’s best to briefly boil veggies, then cool immediately in iced water – blanching). Fruits can be frozen directly, after chopping and removing stones and seeds.
Remove air in bag before sealing, and label with the date, to keep track. It’s best to freeze items in a single layer first, then put them in the freezer bag.
Overcoming Common Misconceptions
Fresh organic produce is good, but freezing properly can also be nutritious (more so than letting things go off in the fridge. You may lose a few water-soluble vitamins, but over the nutrients remain intact.
Freezing also extends shelf life, allowing you to enjoy seasonal produce all year round. And having a stash of frozen fruit and veg, means you’re always prepared to whip up a meal or snack.
