Selecting the right food packaging materials is an important element of practicing food safety - especially when handling meat. The correct packaging can protect against cross contamination and the potential presence of foodborne illnesses. Packaging is also important in preserving food quality and ensuring that flavor or texture does not decline over short-term or long-term storage. Freezer paper is a simple yet effective solution that holds up to both of these packaging issues.
Freezer paper, also known as Locker Paper, is not the same as butcher paper. Unlike butcher paper, freezer/locker paper features a plastic or wax coating (typically polyethylene) on one side. This coating seals in moisture, protects food from freezer burn, and helps the paper maintain its strength even when wet. As a result, it holds up well against raw or thawing meats, preventing juices from leaking and contaminating surrounding surfaces.
Freezer paper is essential when freezing meat, as doing so without could lead to freezer burn, compromising the meat’s texture or flavor, or if severe enough, spoil the product altogether. Though most commonly used with meat, freezer paper is also valuable in storing other foods for refrigeration, such as cheese. The coating allows cheese and other foods to breathe while being stored without drying out the product.
When it comes to protecting meat and other foods in the freezer, the right freezer paper makes all the difference. The Danco Freezer Paper line is designed to lock in freshness, prevent freezer burn, and stand up to long-term storage with dependable durability. Available in multiple weights and widths, Danco freezer papers make it easy to choose the level of protection that fits your storage needs—whether you’re packaging for short-term use or preserving meats for the long haul.
Below is a breakdown of each weight and the benefits it provides.
- Danco Light Weight Locker Paper offers freezer burn protection for up to 6 months and is available in 15-inch, 18-inch, or 24-inch widths.
- Danco Medium Weight Locker Paper is specially formulated to cling tightly to meat, locking out moisture and providing enhanced freezer burn protection for up to 9 months. It is available in 15-inch, 18-inch, or 24-inch widths.
- Danco Heavy Weight Locker Paper delivers maximum protection, guarding against freezer burn for up to 12 months and is also offered in 15-inch, 18-inch, and 24-inch widths.
Each paper features a durable, puncture- and tear-resistant coating, and its easy-to-handle design makes wrapping quick and effortless.
Our Camo Print Freezer Paper is perfect for our Wild Game Processing enthusiasts. The smaller, 600-ft camo-printed rolls are ideal for seasonal processing, locking out freezer burn for up to 9 months.
“Safe Handling” Freezer Paper is stock printed with a USDA-approved safe handling message for easy compliance with safe handling requirements. This paper protects against freezer burn for up to 6 months of storage, eliminates the need for labels and provides ample free space on which to stamp.
Our selection of freezer paper maintains an FDA approval for direct food handling, for safety you can trust when packaging your products. For more information on our freezer paper or associated accessories including paper cutters call us at 800-456-5624 or chat with us online. We also have Packaging experts that will be happy to assist you further with your packaging needs. Feel free to submit our Ask An Expert online form.
