Freezer Mates® Plus | Medium Shallow

Exclusive to Tupperware, our specially designed freezer storage containers feature rounded edges to help you save space in your freezer, and a more flexible material to unmold frozen items with ease.

Includes one 4¼-cup/1L rectangular container with seal

All our Freezer Mates^® containers feature our innovative stain guard to help prevent staining from soups, stews, sauces, and so much more. You'll marvel at how neatly the modular containers stack to help keep your freezer shelves organized and clutter-free. When not in use, nest the bases to save room in your storage drawers.

With so many different sizes to choose from, you'll always find the perfect container to meet your freezer storage needs! The Freezer Mates^® Medium Shallow container is perfect for (but not limited to):

• Freezing your favorite cuts of meat and fish such as steak, chicken breast or fish filets.
• Small, ready-bake pastries like portioned cookie dough.
• Freezing homemade ice cream. It's the perfect size container for scooping ice cream. 
• Longer fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, or bananas.

BENEFITS

• Fast freezing: Their design enables optimal cold air circulation around the container for faster freezing.
• Fresher for longer: The tight-fitting seal helps protect your food from the dry air, prevents spillage, and stops odors from other foods seeping in so your food stays as fresh as possible.
• No more stains! Our unique Color Control technology helps prevent staining on the inside of the container from high-staining ingredients like tomato sauce or turmeric, so your Freezer Mates^® will always look just as good as the day you bought them.
• Maximum fill line: Using the line inside the container ensures your food has enough space to expand during the freezing process.
• Durable, flexible: easy unmolding, adapts as your food expands during freezing, and resists cracking and breakage up to -13°F/-25°C
• Neat and organized freezer: Modular for stacking & arranging. And the colored seals help you categorize your food.
• Saves time: Prepare meals in advance to enjoy later that week or on those days you just don’t have time to cook.
• Saves money: Buying your meats and produce in bulk will save you more money in the long run. Keep what you need for the week in the fridge and freeze the rest for a later date.
• Saves space: They’re nestable to save space in your cupboard when not in use.
• Purposeful pattern: Etched snowflake pattern on outside of base not only lets you know it’s safe to put in the freezer, but also makes it easier to grip when wet with condensation.
• Versatile: Airtight lid makes it perfect for fridge storage too.
• Sustainable: Skip disposable freezer bags.

DIMENSIONS

W 6.2 x H 2.4 x L 8.9 inch/
W 15.7 x H 6.2 x L 22.6 cm

Capacity: 4¼ cups/1 L

Min. Temp: -13°F/-25°C

Color: green (seal)

CARE

• Dishwasher safe
• Make sure to place the seal in the top rack, and the base should be placed loosely in the dishwasher with no pointed or sharp items pushing against it. This will prevent deformation.
• Rinse out thoroughly before placing in the dishwasher. Residue from color-rich foods like tomato sauce can stain the outside of the container as the stain guard is only on the inside of the base.
• Do not use sharp or metal utensils.
• Freezer safe (up to -13°F/-25°C)
• Not safe for use in microwave
• Can be recycled

TIPS

Why freeze

• Keep food fresh longer. Freezing slows down the chemical and microbiological processes that cause foods to spoil and lose nutrients.​
• Save money. Buying in bulk is cheaper than buying in smaller quantities, but storing those extra portions can leave your freezer crowded and messy. Freezer Mates^® are perfect for storing extra fish, fruits, and vegetables with ease.​
• Save time during your busy work week with batch cooking. Cooking large quantities of stews and other meals over the weekend saves time during the week. If you don't like eating the same meal several days in a row, freeze and store your food for later. 

How to store frozen food ​

• Only freeze clean, fresh food.​
• When freezing cooked food, allow to fully cool before placing into the freezer.​
• Fill containers to max fill line to allow space for expansion during the freezing process.​
• For larger quantities, portion food into separate containers beforehand. This will speed up the freezing time and when it's time to eat, you will have the exact amount you want to use.​
• Locate the freezer’s coldest zone/drawer (read the appliance leaflet), and place the specific food in that zone for faster freezing.​

The secret to excellent results with vegetables is to blanch them in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. After boiling, cool the vegetables quickly in ice water before freezing. This process blocks enzymes that can deteriorate vegetables and will kill most of the microorganisms that can be present.​

Always label food containers so you can easily identify what's in your freezer.​

How to thaw food after freezing

• Thaw food in the fridge overnight or in the microwave on low power/wattage. Always transfer food to a microwave-safe container.
• Do not thaw at room temperature; this can promote growth of harmful microorganisms.​
• Never re-freeze thawed food.​
• Once food is thawed, be sure to eat it within the recommended timeframe.