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Frozen veg 'better than fresh'

by Press Association - 11/09/2009

Frozen veg 'better than fresh'

"Frozen greens can be just as nutritious as eating fresh, according to new research. "

And in some cases fresh food may even have less nutritional value because of "significant deterioration" in the supply chain, the study found.

The research, by the Centre for Food Innovation at Sheffield Hallam University on behalf of the British Frozen Food Federation and the Local Authority Caterers Association, found that fresh food goes through around a two-week distribution chain as it is bagged and packaged and delivered to sellers.

Frozen food, the study said, is frozen shortly after being harvested.

Because of this, researchers said using frozen food in schools could be advantageous for children who eat primary school dinners as long as quality raw ingredients are used and food is stored and cooked correctly.

Charlotte Harden, who wrote the report, said: "We must disregard the mistaken view that fresh food is always better for us than frozen food.

"Frozen food can be nutritionally comparable or in some cases nutritionally superior."

More Details: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090910/thl-frozen-veg-better-than-fresh-d831572.html