When it comes to frozen veggies, freezer burn can be a serious issue. However, it mostly happens due to incorrect opening and closing of the frozen veggie bag.

Freezer burn occurs when food gets exposed to the super dry freezer air and loses moisture. Freezer-burnt food may be safe to eat, but it can alter your meal’s flavor and texture.

To prevent freezer burn, avoid opening the bag by cutting it straight across. Instead, hollow out its center by cutting about 2 inches in from each side, forming a "U"-shaped cut.

This will leave both sides of the bag at full length but create a missing piece in the center. Once the veggies spill out through the center gap, tie the two longer sides together.

When you tie the sides up, squeeze out any air that's left in the bag. This storage method is much more reliable than just folding the bag over and hoping for the best.