freezer burn

American  

noun

1. light-colored spots that appear on frozen food, caused by loss of surface moisture due to faulty packaging or improper freezing methods.

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Example Sentences

Kelp is also a source of algae that cuts methane emissions from cows, Aguirre said, and has many other food applications, including reducing freezer burn in ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times

Read our guide to learn what foods freeze best, and how you can freeze strategically to minimize common woes, like freezer burn — plus a few recipe ideas for using your freezer creatively, like onion “shaved ice” and one-ingredient banana ice cream.

From Salon

Many of us would be familiar with "freezer burn" on meats and other foods, as well as ice crystals on frozen food.

From Salon

Remove all items from the freezer and inspect the foods for any spoilage, freezer burn or unpleasant odors.

From Salon

To prevent your butter from picking up any stray flavors or freezer burn, airtight storage containers are key.

From Salon