Aluminum foil or plastic wrap: when wrapping leftover food, which is better and why?The answer for this depends on what it is and how you are storing itIf you are storing a meat in the freezer neither, it should be wax paper with a label to know what it isIf it is something you are going to fix with in a couple days a plastic wrap would be good so you see it and remember it and don\'t let it go badIf you are freezing something that will stick use wax paper wrap or if all you have is
aluminum foil use itplastic wrap should only be used for temporary wrappingPlastic wrap makes a good short term and fridgerated wrap because it gives a good sealDon\'t forget, do not refreeze most meats, such as chicken and pork.Other related question