Custom Freezer Paper
Freezer burn is not burning. It is moisture leaving the surface and ice crystals forming in its place, and the texture never comes back. Stopping that is the reason freezer paper exists. We supply a lot of freezer paper at ZEE Packaging and butchers drive most of the demand.
It Stops Moisture Escaping
Freezer paper holds water in rather than letting it sublimate away.
- A thin coating on one side blocks moisture transfer
- The paper side takes a marker for labeling
- It clings closer to the meat than a bag does
- Air pockets squeeze out as it is wrapped
- Freezer paper beats plain butcher paper in a freezer
- Freezer paper buys six to twelve months of protection
Most butchers use freezer paper because plain wrap was costing them product.
Coated Side In, Every Time
This catches people out constantly.
- The coated side faces the meat, not outward
- Coating outward leaves bare paper on the product
- Moisture then escapes, which is what you were preventing
- Wrap tight and squeeze the air out
- Tape the seam rather than trust the fold
- Date the freezer paper before it goes in
- Roll format the standard freezer paper we supply
- Pre cut sheets faster at a busy counter
- Dispenser box rolls with a cutting edge built in
- Printed freezer paper a logo repeat on the paper face
- Bulk case packs for high volume butchery
- Interleaving freezer paper separating portions
Sizes We Run Regular
Every roll of freezer paper is cut to your use, though these run often:
- 18" x 1000' for a standard butcher counter
- 24" x 1000' for larger cuts and volume work
- 15" x 200' for a smaller shop
- 18" x 24" sheets for portioning
- 12" x 15" sheets for interleaving
- Custom widths to suit your dispenser
Paper And Coating
- Food grade certified stock, without exception
- Poly coated one side as the standard spec
- 40lb to 50lb basis weight depending on the cut
- Kraft brown or bleached white on the paper face
- Uncoated paper side, so a marker writes on it
- Freezer rated adhesive on any tape we supply
Basis weight matters. A light sheet tears when pulled tight around a bone in cut, and a torn wrap is no wrap.
Where It Sits On Waste
- The coated grade is not curbside recyclable, and we say so
- Uncoated butcher paper is greener for short storage
- FSC certified base paper, certificate on request
- Soy based ink wherever printing is applied
- Right sized rolls so less gets binned
- Longer storage life means less product thrown out
We would rather be straight about the coating. It makes freezer paper work and it complicates disposal.
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, so a single shop can order
- Free proof before any printed freezer paper runs
- Free artwork setup by our designer
- Physical sample on request, tested through a freeze cycle
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free worldwide shipping, nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
Which side goes against the meat?
The coated side, always. Coating outward is the most common mistake and defeats the point.
How long will meat keep in freezer paper?
Six to twelve months, depending on the cut and your freezer temperature.
How much is freezer paper?
Rough estimate is $0.05 to $0.14 per square foot plain, $0.08 to $0.20 printed and $0.03 to $0.08 per pre cut sheet at moderate quantity. Shipping is included. This is estimate only, so ask us for a exact quote.
Is freezer paper the same as butcher paper?
No. Butcher paper is uncoated and breathes, whereas freezer paper is coated to block moisture.
Can freezer paper go in a smoker?
No. The coating melts, so use unwaxed butcher paper for smoking.
Can we print our shop name on it?
Yes, on the paper face. Every customer sees it when unwrapping.
Which weight should we order?
40lb for general portioning. 50lb for bone in cuts that would tear a lighter sheet.
