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If fruit is frozen without blanching is it the nutritional equivalent of fresh fruit?
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∙ 14y ago
There is little nutritional loss when properly frozen. Texture, taste and viability are another matter.
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Can you eat turnips if they have been frozen without blanching them first?
You should not eat turnip if they have been frozen without blanching them first. When turnips are frozen without blanching, bacteria will break them down. The result is a loss of nutrients, a different texture, and a different taste.
Why are vegetables quickly boiled before they are frozen?
AnswerA quick boil, or blanching, destroys the enzymes that cause the loss of nutritional value and flavor when vegetables are frozen.
Why do you blanch food before freezing it?
Blanching is the scalding of vegetables in boiling water or steam. Blanching slows or stops the action of enzymes. Up until harvest time, enzymes cause vegetables to grow and mature. If vegetables are not blanched, or blanching is not long enough, the enzymes continue to be active during frozen storage causing off-colours, off-flavours and toughening. Blanching time is crucial and varies with the vegetable and size of the pieces to be frozen. Under-blanching speeds up the activity of enzymes and is worse than no blanching. Over-blanching causes loss of flavour, colour, vitamins and minerals.
Does frozen yogurt have any nutritional value?
I'm not sure if plain frozen yogurt has nutritional value, but it does have less fat then ice cream.
Can turnip greens be frozen?
Fresh greens can be frozen but they have to be blanched first. Blanching means to place in boiling water for a few minutes. An icewater bath after blanching will stop the cooking process and insure no bacteria can form before placing in the freezer.
Can you freeze broccoli without blanching?
Yes, broccoli can be frozen and is often sold this way at supermarkets.You can freeze this vegetable. You need to blanch it first. Blanching means to submerge the vegetable in boiling water for a few minutes. After blanching, give the vegetable a bath in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the vegetable, place in an airtight container and freeze.
Is there any difference in nutritional value between frozen food and tinned food?
Generally frozen food is more nutritional, but sometimes canned food has more nutrition (e.g. corn). This because the cooking involved in canning generally destroys more of the nutritional benefit, whereas freezing retains it better.
Why is blanching important for fresh food that will be frozen?
It is important to blanch fresh vegetables before freezing them in order to denature the enzymes. By denaturing the enzymes, it prevents off-flavours, faded colours, musty hay-like odours and tough textures to occur during frozen storage.
What is the nutritional breakdown ofd a frozen potato crusted codfish filet with chives and cheese?
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Is there much nutritional value in blueberry pie?
There is more when it is made with fresh fruit, not that frozen junk!
Why are deep-fried potatoes blanched?
Its mostly to brighten the color, but it also removes a little of the crunch. Blanching slows or stops the action of enzymes. Up until harvest time, enzymes cause vegetables to grow and mature. If vegetables are not blanched, or blanching is not long enough, the enzymes continue to be active during frozen storage causing off-colors, off-flavors and toughening.To Preserve Color And Flavor
Is two year old frozen beef good?
If the beef has been truly frozen without fail during the past two years, it is still edible but its texture, taste, and nutritional value will have been diminished. The main risk is to let it defrost for too long in the open air and let bacteria thrive on it. ===============================
