While suitable for many applications, the compatibility of Dart products varies depending on the type of food being frozen. We would be happy to send you samples of the products you are interested in so that you may try them to see if they meet the requirements of your specific application. To order product samples, click here.

Most foods are freezable directly in the vacuum-sealed bag. There will be a label on any item for which we recommend against freezing. See similar questions...

Tupperware (zip lock baggies are good too) - maximum dimensions - the 'food drawer' is 6in by 17in by 20in and so the container needs to be smaller (12in by 12in by 6in, according to 2006 and 2007 Running Light). After the initial Tupperware, use shoe boxes, flat rate USPS boxes or other disposable or recyclable containers for 'care package' delivery. The cadets have such limited space that they don't need extra Tupperware! See similar questions...

If you have our ULTRA or UNLIMITED VIP Package you can freeze your account. Freezes can be done once in a 12 month period. Your account will not be deducted $29.95 but only $5 each month. The amount accumulated will be added to your in store account when you "un-freeze" and can be used to purchase lotion, other tanning products or upgrades. You can freeze for a minimum of one month and a maximum of 6 months. See similar questions...

Food grade packaging is everywhere. Every time you go into the grocery store you are surrounded by it. Many well known companies such as Tupperware and Rubbermaid manufacture and sell empty packaging for the express purpose of containing repackaged foods. The kinds of containers you are interested in and the types of foods you want to put in those containers will dictate where you need to look for a particular packaging system. See similar questions...

Freeze-dried food is great for lightweight camping and offers a wide variety of meal options. If you're not carrying it on your back though, your menu can be as adventurous as you want. Pack a cooler with fresh foods – gas cook stoves offer few limitations. You can even get small ovens to fit some stoves. The only restrictions to camp cooking should be the chef's imagination. Sleeping bags are designed to provide warmth by trapping body heat in the insulation. See similar questions...

Airtight Canisters, Make-A-Gift® jars, and Pet Treat jars are not designed for use in the microwave. Snap ‘N Serve® containers are microwave safe. Lift latches to vent. This allows air to circulate through the container. Please refer to the care & use instructions that came with your container for further details or click here for Care & Use Instructions. For comprehensive food safety information, click here to visit our food safety section. See similar questions...

Our plastic containers are all FDA-approved for microwave use. However, some experts believe that microwaving in plastics of any kind may be hazardous. If you microwave in plastics, our containers are fine. Please note that the lids are not microwave safe. See similar questions...

That's up to you. There isn't any real difference in terms of nutrition or shelf life. But there is a difference between taste, convienence and cost. We receive this question a lot, so we've put up a new page covering this issue in depth. Freeze dried food is pre-cooked with multiple ingredients (usually, such as entrees). Instant preparation is convienent by simply adding hot water (in most cases, some require cold water, such as ice cream). See similar questions...

Dehydrated food is made dry by a dehydration process. This is usually done in ovens where the food is subjected to low temperature heating to remove the moisture from the food. The food is not cooked prior to dehydration, thereby preserving all of it's nutrients and nutrition. These foods are usually cooked during preparation. Freeze dried foods are first precooked with all the ingredients and then dried by using an extremely cold vacuum that removes the moisture from the food. See similar questions...

Yes you can, but its structure will change, it will become drier and more crumbly. We recommend freezing cheese shredded or cubed, the biggest size recommended is 1 lb. See similar questions...

No. The lid will simply protect against dust, flying insects, etc. and will help maintain the temperature. Anything that contains a liquid content. In addition to beverages and food, you can include your vitamins, cosmetics, lotions, etc. If the item has a minimal liquid content, just leave in for a few minutes. This will reverse the spin and make the product life-positive. See similar questions...

The acid in flower food will react with metal (including lead in crystal). We do not recommend the use of flower food in crystal or metal vases. See similar questions...

The plastic containers are all approved for microwave use. However, some experts believe that microwaving in plastics of any kind may be hazardous. If you microwave in plastics, our containers are fine. See similar questions...

Yes, GLAD® Ware containers are microwave safe provided the lid is vented prior to microwave use to allow steam to escape and that the food is not of a high fat, oil or sugar content as this might cause damage to the GLAD® Ware container. See similar questions...

Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs details the EU regulation covering food containers. See similar questions...

Yes. All of the plastic used in our food/water dishes and food storage containers is FDA approved and safe for pets to eat from. See similar questions...

The containers we supply were originally developed for marine use. They are manufactured to a very high specification out of high tensile steel, as such they are not only strong and very secure, but also capable of surviving in extreme conditions. These design qualities ensure our containers are ideal for use for storage. See similar questions...

Consult the Empty Container Decision Tree in the Hazardous Chemical Waste Management Reference Guide for Laboratories (page 11) to determine if your empty container can be safely disposed of in the regular trash or if it must be managed as hazardous waste. See similar questions...