Are canned or frozen fruits and vegetables as healthy as raw produce?
Absolutely. The recent FDA decision clearly demonstrates that processed fruits and vegetables are a valuable part of a healthful diet. Nutritional studies have proven that canned and frozen fruits and vegetables have about the same level of the important nutrients as raw produce after preparation. The data demonstrate that there is little meaningful difference between the nutrient content of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables and fresh produce when they are prepared for consumption, regardless of processing methods. Q: Why are fruits and vegetables processed? A: Foods are processed for convenience and safety. Food processing involves procedures such as: drying, canning, freezing, and pasteurization. For example, drying is a process by which water is removed from the product, causing the product to become dehydrated. Since microorganisms need water to grow, without moisture, they can’t flourish. Canning is a process where foods are put into a container and given a high heat treatme
