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jay wrote:
> On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:56:55 +0000, Ken Knecht wrote:
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>> Why is blanching suggested for food to be frozen?

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>> TIA

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> This google hit is interesting.
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> http://www.ajc.com/health/content/sh...ta/515591.html


Isn't this well-known by now? Nutritionists have always taught us that
fruits and veggies must be today-fresh and unprocessed when eaten for
maximum nutritional benefit.