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Freezing peas performs one of two functions:
- It prevents bacterial activity
- It prevents enzymatic activity (natural degeneration)
By reducing the temperature of peas to zero or below zero degrees Celsius, the water molecules in the peas are reduced to zero percent activity; effectivley they become ice. Water molecule activity is essential for the functioning of the naturally-occurring enzymes in the peas, so this is how the enzymatic activity is reduced. Bacterial activity is also another cause of deterioration in the quality of peas, however most bacteria cannot function or multiply in freezing conditions, so any damage they might do is then made impossible. In summary, by freezing peas, or most other foods you are slowing down (though not preventing) the natural process of degeneration. Eventually peas will go stale in the freezer, but freezing them is a great way of ensuring they're at optimum quality for more than a few days on end.
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How does frozen peas cool down stuff?
When peas are frozen, their like little ice balls.
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The frozen peas would contain living bacteria. The canned peas are actually sterilized.
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No.
Do they dye frozen peas?
No
Why when frozen peas are defrosted they come back to life?
Heat transfer will happen and then the peas will gradually get warmer in the middle and eventually the whole pea will be room temperature.
Can rats eat frozen peas?
No they can't eat frozen foods!!
Do frozen peas contain bacteria?
Yes it is! :)
Who invented the Bluebird frozen peas?
no one!
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Either will do. Frozen peas are often used as a substitute icepack because they are already cold and very flexible.
Why are pea's canned or frozen?
Peas, like other vegetables, are canned or frozen at the peak of their freshness to preserve them. Canned peas are heated/cooked during processing and so are a darker drab green and a softer texture as opposed to frozen peas which are blanched to a bright green and close to raw. Frozen peas can be added to a dish at the last minutes of cooking/heating to preserve that color and texture.
What has the author Zaidee Elizabeth Bonney written?
Zaidee Elizabeth Bonney has written: 'A study of the use of frozen-pack peas by the home consumer' -- subject(s): Utilization, Canning and preserving, Frozen peas, Peas
What two were the first frozen veggies?
spinach and peas
