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*The scientific nitty-gritty:*

-Ashby, B. H., James, G. M., & KRAMER, A. (1973). Effects of freezing and packaging methods on freezer burn of hams in frozen storage. Journal of Food Science, 38(2), 258-260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1973.tb01399.x

-Bueno, M., Resconi, V. C., Campo, M. M., Cacho, J., Ferreira, V., & Escudero, A. (2013). Effect of freezing method and frozen storage duration on odor-active compounds and sensory perception of lamb. Food Research International, 54(1), 772-780. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2013.08.003

-Domínguez, R., Pateiro, M., Gagaoua, M., Barba, F. J., Zhang, W., & Lorenzo, J. M. (2019). A comprehensive review on lipid oxidation in meat and meat products. Antioxidants, 8(10), 429. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8100429

-Neal, E. S. (2023). Investigation of Consumer Freezing Practices, Condition and Duration on Palatability of Beef. University of Arkansas. https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6474&context=etd

-Nowak, D., & Jakubczyk, E. (2020). The freeze-drying of foods—The characteristic of the process course and the effect of its parameters on the physical properties of food materials. Foods, 9(10), 1488. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9101488

-Schmidt, S. J., & Lee, J. W. (2009). How does the freezer burn our food?. Journal of Food Science Education, 8(2), 45-52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-4329.2009.00072.x

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 (𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲) 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:

-https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/3725-how-to-prevent-freezer-burn-quick-chill-meat

-https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-fastest-way-to-freeze-defrost-food

-https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7140-what-is-freezer-burn-ask-paul

-https://www.headcountcoffee.com/blogs/food-drink/freezer-ice-odor-absorption-and-flavor-drift-record?srsltid=AfmBOoqg7Hlmz9JfC_YH4FgmsCLf54mFiGsfLWpARaBPtBxvyeBNOQ_D

-https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7416-why-does-my-ice-taste-bad

-https://theconversation.com/freezer-burn-is-a-serious-problem-preventing-ice-recrystallization-may-alleviate-it-164989

-https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/freeze-drying2.htm

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-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oq9_L4odNY

-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDyrKumPKg

-https://www.tiktok.com/@renduh/video/7612376503619276046

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