:-D Yes! But one has to admit, they were always there.
It is commonplace to put salt in water when boiling most foods. The reason why you put salt in with boiling water and vegetables is to help them retain moisture.
When frozen vegetables are added to a pot of boiling water, heat energy will flow from the boiling water to the frozen vegetables. This occurs because heat transfers from areas of higher temperature (the boiling water) to areas of lower temperature (the frozen vegetables) until thermal equilibrium is reached. As a result, the frozen vegetables will gradually thaw and cook as they absorb heat from the water.
it makes them hot
For leafy vegetables - steaming and micro-waving. For root vegetables - boiling, baking and micro-waving.
Steaming the vegetables rather than boiling.
Many vegetables are suitable for boiling, including carrots, potatoes, green beans, and broccoli. These vegetables benefit from boiling as it softens their texture and enhances their flavors. Leafy greens like spinach and kale also boil well, typically taking only a few minutes. However, it's important to avoid overcooking to preserve their color and nutrients.
There are several disadvantages to boiling food. For example, boiling vegetables basically drains the nutrients out of the food and into the water, so the nutrients that would normally be consumed are gone.
blanching
Depending on the vegetables, you can steam them or Blanche them. (Where you put vegetables in boiling water, then put them in ice cold water)
Boiling can allow for the extraction of DNA.
A chauffant is a large pan of boiling, salted water to re-heat blanched vegetables. Plunge the vegetables into the water, in a suitable container such as a deep frying wire basket to facilitate removal of the vegetables.
chinese people disinfect the vegetable in boiling water