(a) measure and record the mass of an appropriate perforated container;
(b) place the entire contents of the package into a suitable impermeable bag;
(c) suspend or immerse the bag in running water until the contents have thawed;
(d) empty contents into the perforated container;
(e) drain the perforated container and the contents until minimal drip loss is recorded;
(f) measure and record the mass of the perforated container plus contents;
(g) subtract the mass of the perforated container from the mass of the perforated container and contents to obtain the net mass of the contents.