Vegetables are usually snap frozen very soon after they are picked. Special machinery is used to get the produce to -18 degrees Celcius in minutes. The nutrients are 'frozen in' during this process, meaning you can quite easily have more vitamins in a frozen vegetable than in its 'fresh' counterpart. 13 мая 2017 г.
Why is frozen vegetables better than fresh vegetables?
One study comparing frozen produce with fresh and fresh-stored (5 days of refrigeration) produce found all three to be comparable in nutrients. In instances where there was significant nutritional differences, frozen produce was more nutritious than fresh-stored more often than fresh-stored was to frozen.
Are frozen vegetables healthier than fresh vegetables?
Bottom Line: Frozen produce is nutritionally similar to fresh produce. When nutrient decreases are reported in frozen produce, they're generally small.
Why frozen vegetables are healthier?
Two independent studies by the University of Chester and Leatherhead Food Research found in 66 per cent of cases, frozen fruit and vegetables contained more antioxidants such as vitamin C, polyphenols, beta carotene and lutein compared to fresh varieties stored in the fridge for three days.
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