
So you’re at Costco, shopping in the frozen aisle. You grab a bag of frozen strawberries and blueberries for your smoothie, a bag of frozen broccoli to accompany dinners, and quickly remember to also grab a bag of frozen french fries for the kids. Ever wonder how these frozen fruits and vegetables make it to your cart with their freshness intact?
Frozen fruits and vegetables undergo a meticulous process to ensure they maintain their nutritional value, flavor, and texture:
1. Picking: Harvested at peak ripeness when they’re most nutritious.
2. Washing and Sorting: Cleaned and sorted to remove any unwanted debris.
3. Blanching: Vegetables are often blanched to deactivate enzymes and eliminate bacteria. Fruits, however, skip this step to preserve their delicate textures.
4. Freezing: Rapid freezing locks in freshness and nutrients.
5. Packaging: Sealed in airtight containers to prevent oxidation and freezer burn.
6. Storage: Kept at consistent sub-zero temperatures to prevent any spoilage.
This process ensures that the frozen produce you buy is as good as fresh, providing a convenient, nutritious option for your meals all year round.
We at Noon International have been advocates of frozen produce for nearly 50 years and supply some of your favorite food and beverage brands – from where you likely get your smoothie, your favorite brand of alternative soda, your delivered meal kits, to the actual frozen bags of fruits and vegetables you grab at the store. It is, in our own small way, an effort to promote healthy families and preserve the planet with its convenience, affordability and shelf life. Plus they’re as good, if not better, than their fresh counterparts.
To a happy and healthy 2025!
P.S. This month features a great selection of frozen berries, mangoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. If you’re looking to source any of these, feel free to call, email, or simply drop a comment below!
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