by P. Kendall * (1/13) Quick Facts… The quality of frozen vegetables depends on the quality of the fresh produce. Blanching and prompt cooling are essential in preparing most vegetables, except herbs and green peppers, for freezing. Blanch vegetables by placing them in boiling water or steam. There are two basic packing […]
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Freezing Food: Reducing Food Waste
It is estimated that one-third of all food produced in the world is wasted. In the U.S. alone, we lose 30-40% of our food supply along the food chain. This represents a major financial cost as well as a loss of natural resources. Twenty-five percent of the country’s fresh water […]
