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Frozen food is one of the popular consumer choices today. Frozen foods are very diverse, be it meat, shrimp, fish or fruits, depending on the intended use of the consumer. However, whether frozen foods are good and what types of frozen foods still have nutritional value for health are issues of concern.
1. Is frozen food any good? Frozen foods are foods that are stored frozen at a temperature of -15 ̊C or less, intended to be used for a long time without spoiling. Because frozen foods are stored at low temperatures, most disease-causing bacteria will be frozen inactive, so they are considered safer to use. In addition, frozen foods will keep their freshness for a long time, and are reasonably priced, so they are very popular today.
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2. Frozen foods Here are some frozen foods that can be used in our daily menu:
Berries: Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are all very delicious and suitable fruits in summer. However, these fruits are very susceptible to mold even when kept refrigerated in the supermarket, so buying these fruits frozen will help keep them longer and the nutrients contained in them will also improve. more than. You can store them in the freezer and use them seasonally or not. Besides, you can eat them right out of the freezer, or defrost them, or bake them with the cake. Spring beans: These pods usually have a very short growing season, which is why most peas are kept in a semi-frozen state. These beans need to be stored frozen, because within the first few hours or days, they will lose a lot of vitamins and minerals compared to freezing immediately. Fish: Fishermen have a system to quickly freeze the fish they catch on the boat. With a storage temperature of -40 ̊C, this is considered the highest temperature keeping fish fresh, killing parasites and other pathogenic microorganisms. Corn: Corn is also a frozen food option that can be enjoyed with many dishes in all seasons, simply reheating frozen corn kernels and adding some of your favorites will provide even more. nutrition for meals. Broccoli: Broccoli will wilt and soften if stored only in the refrigerator. So, buying frozen broccoli will help us enjoy this dish for weeks.
Ground beef: Ground beef tends to spoil faster than whole cuts of beef because the surface is more exposed to oxygen. In addition, bacteria can also multiply during storage. Buying frozen ground meat is safe and will last longer than usual. Bread: The best bread is still fresh out of the oven, but if you bring it home, it will easily go stale and moldy. The option to buy frozen bread may be better in this case, or we can freeze the bread ourselves is also an idea. Before enjoying, just wrap the bread and put it in the oven, no need to defrost. Spinach: Fresh vegetables are the best choice, but frozen spinach still has a very distinctive flavor and texture. Moreover, frozen spinach can be used for weeks, prepared with many dishes to increase the amount of fiber for the body. Mango: This is a tropical fruit that is loved by many people. However, if cut too early, it will be hard, fibrous, and cut too late will be mushy. Therefore, when they are just ripe, they are frozen for longer use. Chicken, Poultry: Frozen chicken can be kept safe for use for many months, possibly up to 1 year. Before processing, just defrost, then cook the dishes according to our own recipe. There are countless different types of frozen foods that we can choose from. This is a group of foods that have a fresh taste, a long shelf life, and still provide the necessary nutrients for the body.
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