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Blanching
On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:57:24 -0600, Pennyaline wrote:
> jay wrote: >> On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:56:55 +0000, Ken Knecht wrote: >> >>> Why is blanching suggested for food to be frozen? >> >>> TIA >> >> This google hit is interesting. >> >> 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. Indeed..but the percentages surprised me. I use the microwave mostly for popcorn with plenty of butter and try to maintain a rather empty freezer. Fresh is fairly easy for those of us that live close to Whole Foods or Central Market and our friend is a farmer of many fresh crops who shares. I personally tend to go on fresh/organic binges but sober up for something wonderful and tastey but lousy from a health standpoint. |
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