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Freezer labels for meals and containers
The dish name in large type and the date underneath, on small labels that fit many per sheet. Ideal for batch cooking without losing track of what is in the freezer.
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- Avery models for A4 and Letter
Pick a type and everything is set up for you (code, sheet size and design). You can change anything afterwards.
Order if there is no header: name, price, code, reference, old price, copies. With a header row (name, price, code, ref…) the columns are recognized automatically. A single column = codes only.
| # | Name | Price | Code | Ref. | Old price | Copies |
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What to put on a freezer label
The tool above is set up with the “Date / freezer” template: the dish name in large type and, underneath, a line for the date. With three pieces of information you have your freezer under control:
- What it is: “Lentil stew”, “Tomato sauce”, “Chicken in gravy”. Once frozen, almost everything looks alike.
- When you froze it or by when it is best used: “Frozen 10/12” or “Use by: 12/2026”.
- How many portions are in the container or bag (“2 servings”), so you take out just what you need.
Type the name in “Name” and the date or servings in “Reference”: the label fits itself.
Which sheet to use
A 4 × 1⅓ in label (Avery 5162, 14 per Letter sheet) is a good size for containers and bags, and one sheet is enough to label a whole cooking batch. On A4 paper, 52.5 × 29.7 mm (Avery Zweckform 3651, 40 per sheet) is a handy small size, and 70 × 37 mm (Avery Zweckform 3474, 24 per sheet) gives you larger type. You can change the model in step 3 and see the full sheet before downloading.
Cooking in batches: many labels at once
If you cook for the whole week, make all the labels at once: in “Many labels” mode, write one row per dish and use the “Copies” column to repeat the label as many times as you have containers. One sheet covers the whole batch.
Keeping the label on in the freezer
- Use labels with freezer-grade adhesive. Standard ones can come loose in the cold; the sheet packaging says whether they are suitable for freezing.
- Stick it on a dry surface with no frost, before freezing or while the container is still at room temperature.
- Watch the ink. Inkjet ink can smudge with condensation; laser toner usually holds up better. If you use inkjet, test with one label first.
How long each food keeps
A freezer at 0 °F (−18 °C) halts spoilage, but quality drops over time and the limit depends on the food. To know how long to keep each item, check the official food safety guidance for your country (in the US, the USDA's FoodKeeper). A dated label saves you from guessing.
How to print them without misalignment
Download the PDF and print it with “Actual size” or “Scale 100%”, never “Fit to page”. Before wasting sheets, use the “Test sheet”. More in the guide to Avery templates.
Frequently asked questions
What should I write on a freezer label?
The basics are what the dish is and the date: when you froze it or by when it is best used. If you like, add the servings. That way you know what to take out and what has been there longest.
What label size works for containers?
A 4 × 1⅓ in label (Avery 5162, 14 per Letter sheet) is a good size for containers and bags. On A4, 52.5 × 29.7 mm (Avery Zweckform 3651, 40 per sheet); for larger type, 70 × 37 mm (Avery Zweckform 3474).
How do I make several identical labels for a batch?
Use “Many labels” mode and the “Copies” column: write one row per dish and enter how many containers you have of each. They all come out on the same sheet.
Do labels come off in the freezer?
Standard labels can come loose in the cold. Use sheets with freezer-grade adhesive and stick them on a dry surface with no frost.
Can I print them with an inkjet printer?
Yes, but the ink can smudge with condensation in the freezer. Laser toner usually holds up better; if you use inkjet, test with one label first.
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