Plastic wrap is an incredibly useful invention when it comes to chilling pie crusts andsaving leftovers.
Of course, it does have one small flaw.
The product works so well because it is designed to be incredibly sticky.
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Why Store Plastic Wrap In The Freezer?
Plastic wrap is made of thin sheets of polyethylene combined with a few extra adhesives.
Why chilling plastic wrap makes it less sticky is thanks to science, of course.
The cool air in a freezer helps eliminate some of thestatic electricitythat makes the plastic wrap stick to itself.
“And the lower temperature may inhibit that process a bit.”
