Can you freezer burn ice

Home Recipes Drink Travel. Food Republic April 9, What's more satisfying than quenching your thirst with a tall, cool drink poured over ice?

Well, depending on what you're storing in your freezer, the bar can be set pretty low. Let's solve that problem once and for all.

You Might Also Like. Air can seep in and trigger sublimation. To keep your ice cream safe, keep things as airtight as possible. Store the container in an airtight container, like a zip-top bag, and remove as much air as you can. For extra protection, cover the ice cream's surface with plastic wrap or parchment paper before putting on the lid. In the land of freezer real estate, some areas are better than others. The closer an item is to the freezer door, the more susceptible it is to freezer burn since it's more exposed to warm air coming inside.

Keep things cool literally by placing your ice cream at the very back of your freezer. In , the ice cream brand shared a clever trick that helped frozen food lovers everywhere: store your ice cream upside down. It might sound weird and messy, but any melted ice cream will drip onto the lid and freeze, protecting the rest of the ice cream from exposure to oxygen. There's a simpler way to enjoy ice cream faster, and best of all, it helps prevent freezer burn. Rather than scooping the ice cream out of the container, cut that carton with a serrated knife.

Since you don't have to wait for the ice cream to melt, you save some time and reduce the ice cream's exposure to oxygen. But what happens when you reach for that pint and the creamy goodness inside is covered with ice crystals? Unfortunately, your beloved dessert has fallen victim to freezer burn. Freezer burn occurs as ice begins to evaporate over time in the freezer.

While all types ice cream can become freezer burned, there are certain flavors more likely to develop that undesired crunchy coating than others. If a pint feels heavy, it's probably a premium product. But some people actually prefer an airier texture, so it's not necessarily a bad thing — just know that it might be more likely to develop freezer burn.

Luckily, there are a few expert tips and tricks besides eating the whole pint in one sitting to help prevent freezer burn.