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Default Plastic containers in the freezer.


"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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> Hello All!
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> 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?
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> James Silverton
> Potomac, Maryland
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> Email, with obvious alterations:
> not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

I should think that any plastic container will crack/break if left in the
freezer and then dropped. Try using a Tilia food vaccuum. End of problem.