In food production, cryoprotectants keep frozen food fresh and allow it to retain texture and color. Firms producing commercially frozen foods use these compounds to treat their products. People freezing food at home may utilize homemade cryoprotectant solutions to make sure things like meats and vegetables remain in good condition in the freezer. For example, meat can be frozen in a marinade, allowing the sugars in the marinade to protect the meat from freezer burn, and making it easy to prepare the meat later.