Overview
Where co frozen vegetables come from? Find the answer in Frozen Vegetables and learn how machines prepare vegetables for freezing and why some vegetables freeze better than others.Discusses vegetables and explains how they are frozen so that they will not spoil as quickly.
Synopsis
Where co frozen vegetables come from? Find the answer in Frozen Vegetables and learn how machines prepare vegetables for freezing and why some vegetables freeze better than others.
Meredith Kiger, Ph.D. - Children's Literature
One in the "Where Does Our Food Come From?" series of six, this book explores the production of frozen vegetables from the farm to the factory to use in homes and schools. Using color photos and brief text, the book begins by describing the way vegetables can be preserved when they are not available fresh. It mentions that vegetables can be frozen for years, but nutritionists warn that most vitamins have dissipated after a freezer time of six to nine months. In addition, when freezing at home, most vegetables need a brief cooking or blanching before being frozen to preserve texture and taste. This is not mentioned in the text. Additional "chapters" include growing vegetables, preparation of vegetables at a frozen food factory and a few notes on choices among frozen vegetables. With fresh vegetables so readily available in supermarkets, frozen vegetables are an odd choice to promote as nutritious. A glossary, index and sources for further information are included. 2004, Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Ages 5 to 7.
Editorials
Children's Literature
One in the "Where Does Our Food Come From?" series of six, this book explores the production of frozen vegetables from the farm to the factory to use in homes and schools. Using color photos and brief text, the book begins by describing the way vegetables can be preserved when they are not available fresh. It mentions that vegetables can be frozen for years, but nutritionists warn that most vitamins have dissipated after a freezer time of six to nine months. In addition, when freezing at home, most vegetables need a brief cooking or blanching before being frozen to preserve texture and taste. This is not mentioned in the text. Additional "chapters" include growing vegetables, preparation of vegetables at a frozen food factory and a few notes on choices among frozen vegetables. With fresh vegetables so readily available in supermarkets, frozen vegetables are an odd choice to promote as nutritious. A glossary, index and sources for further information are included. 2004, Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Ages 5 to 7.—Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.