Frozen vegetable mixes have grown in popularity in recent years, a trend further highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased demand for products with a long shelf life whilst retaining high nutritional value. The aim of this study was to conduct a physicochemical analysis of selected vegetables (carrots, green peas, chopped green beans, cauliflower, broccoli) subjected to freezing and freezer storage. The samples were stored for a period of 3 months at -30.0°C. It was demonstrated that storage time did not significantly affect dry matter content compared to fresh produce. However, it was found that over time there was a deterioration in textural properties (decrease in firmness) and an increase in thawing exudate, indicating structural changes occurring in plant tissues despite deep-freezing.
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