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There are pros and cons to fresh and frozen vegetables. Fresh vegetables can lose 10 to 15 percent of their nutrients during shipping from the grower, to the market and then to your table.
Frozen are picked and processed soon after they are picked. Frozen vegetables will retain most of their nutrients. However if the vegetables are blanched (dipped in hot water for 5 minutes) to keep their color and texture, some nutrients are lost. 3 to 5 servings a day of vegetables is recommended.
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How are frozen vegetables processed to maintain their freshness and nutritional value?
Frozen vegetables are processed by blanching them in hot water or steam to stop enzyme activity that causes spoilage. They are then quickly frozen to lock in their freshness and nutritional value.
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.
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.
What nutritional value does vegetables have?
they contain minerals and vitamins and contian lots of nutrients
Are canned vegetables as healthy as fresh vegetables?
Fresh vegetables will taste better, but their nutritional value are essentially the same due to canning process.
Are cooked veggies healthy?
They are not as healthy as raw vegetables but they still have a fraction of their nutritional value.
Is there much nutritional value in blueberry pie?
There is more when it is made with fresh fruit, not that frozen junk!
What is the difference between fresh and frozen food?
The difference is that fresh food has just been harvested - or has gotten to market as quickly as possible after harvest - without being frozen or cooked. It might be minimally processed - as in packaged salad greens. Frozen food is just that - has been frozen after harvest. Now, if you are referring to the nutritional differences, vegetables start to lose nutritional value after harvesting. Frozen vegetables are generally processed right after harvesting and retain a lot of the original value. Sometimes it can be hard to tell just how long it has been since the 'fresh' veggies were harvested that are in your grocer's produce aisle. Make sure you purchase your fresh vegetables from vendors who have a lot of sales that result in frequent turnover of stock.
Does cooking effect the nutritional value of blueberries?
You bet it does. Heat and processing reduce the nutrient levels of food considerably. Thus fresh fruit and vegetables are tops, followed by frozen varieties, with canned food and jams/jellies lowest by far in nutritional value. In Asia, the diet of many of the poor is very low in nutrients because of the customary boiling the many excellent varieties of vegetables and greens for such long periods, as to minimize the nutrient values.
What vegetable has the least nutritional value?
My guess would be that the vegetable with the least nutritional value would be iceberg lettuce.
What is the nutritional value of curry?
Curry can vary greatly in terms of nutritional value depending on the ingredients used. Typically, curry contains protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals from ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or legumes. However, it can also be high in saturated fat and calories if made with coconut milk or large amounts of oil.
Do you still get nutrition from fruit if you eat it with protein?
Yes. Protein does not diminish the nutritional value of fruits and/or vegetables.
