FROZEN FRUITS - ADVANTAGES OF FROZEN FRUITS

FROZEN FRUITS:

Frozen fruits are always in peak nutritional value and frozen foods are also similar in nutritional value as fresh foods, it’s true. Frozen fruits are normally not much expensive in prices as compare to fresh fruits; if you want to stay on a budget then frozen fruits are the best choice for you. Frozen fruits big advantage is that they are ideal for smoothies and healthy desserts, if you want to make smoothies and healthy desserts then you should go with frozen fruits.

ADVANTAGES OF FROZEN FRUITS:

Frozen items can sometimes be advantageous rather than fresh fruits and vegetables because fresh fruits and vegetables can lose their nutritional value during shipping, packaging etc; on the other end, frozen items nutrients are locked with the product inside in sealed packaging. However, this is true and it is generally advised that if you cannot access fresh foods to purchase frozen instead of canned. It is quite common that when fruits and vegetables are frozen, most of the nutrients remain. However, nutritional value of these products is known to decrease due to the canning process, therefore making the frozen products the healthier option.

HOW TO USE FROZEN FRUITS:

If you have freeze dried fruits, juice concentrate, juice puree, frozen berries, cherries and plums, peaches and other fruits, you have captured their great flavor. Do not expect frozen fruit to have the same texture as fresh fruit, though. However, it is already experienced that frozen fruits works much better in baked goods and in fruit salad as well.

Note: No need to defrost - just start cooking!

• In pies, galettes, or tarts
• Whirl into smoothies
• Cook into sauces
• Cook into syrups
• Add to cake
• Add to muffin batters
• Use to make jam
• Use into other preserves

FROZEN FRUITS VS FRESH FRUITS?

Frozen Fruits:

• Research has been proved that freezing is the best way to maximize the retention of nutrients.
• Research has been already shown that freezing is the best way to maintain quality throughout transport and long-term storage.
• Creative Gourmet fruits and berries come in an easy to use re-sealable bag to retain freshness for even longer.
• Frozen Fruits and other items are less expensive than fresh fruits and items
• Frozen cultivated blueberries and frozen mixed berries, much cheaper than fresh, convenient and available all year round.

Fresh Fruits:

• Fresh berries can lose vitamins within 10 days of harvesting in normal storage conditions
• Fresh fruits are expensive as compare to frozen items which exceeds your budget.
• Fresh berries can lose up to 65% of nutrients during the heat treatment of the canning or jarring process.
• Fresh blueberries are much expensive than frozen.