Important news – Is it good to eat frozen peas?: Know the right way to use them from a nutritionist, take these 6 precautions while buying.

Frozen peas are easily available all 12 months of the year. Its biggest feature is that there is neither the hassle of peeling it nor the need to clean it. This saves both time and effort. Due to its ‘ready-to-use’ feature, frozen peas have become an essential part of daily cooking today. However, many questions often arise in people’s mind regarding this, is it as beneficial as fresh peas? Are its nutrients preserved in the freezing process? Doesn’t this also fall in the category of processed food? Well, today in ‘Zaroor ki Khabar’ we will talk in detail about frozen peas. You will also know – What is the correct way to use frozen peas? What things should be kept in mind while buying from the market? Expert: Dr. Anu Aggarwal, Nutritionist and Founder of ‘OneDietToday’ Question- How are frozen peas prepared? Answer- It is prepared from fresh green peas only. First of all, peas are peeled and cleaned thoroughly. Then it is washed and put in boiling water, which is called blanching. Due to this, both the taste and nutrients of peas are preserved. Once cooled, the peas are frozen. This process keeps the peas fresh and safe for a long time. Question: Why are peas frozen? What are its benefits? Answer- This preserves its freshness, taste and nutrients for a long time. Peas do not get spoiled by freezing. It can be used for months. Also cooking is easy and fast. Question: Are preservatives added to frozen peas? Answer- No, generally no preservatives are added to good quality frozen peas. The process of freezing is an easy way to preserve peas. Still, while purchasing, definitely check the ingredient list on the packet once. Question: Are the nutrients of frozen peas and fresh peas the same? Answer- Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that the nutrients of both are almost similar. According to a study published in ‘Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry’ in December 2014, frozen vegetables contain the same vitamins and minerals as fresh vegetables. Understand the nutritional value of 100 grams of fresh peas and frozen peas from the graphic given below: Question- Are frozen peas safe for health? Answer- Yes, frozen peas are safe for health. Frozen peas stored and used properly retain their nutrients. It is as nutritious and beneficial as fresh peas. Understand the health benefits of peas from the graphic given below: Question: Which is more healthy between frozen and fresh peas? Answer: In terms of taste, fresh peas taste a little better. Its sweetness is more natural. But if we talk about nutrition, frozen peas are not less in any way. Question- Are there any disadvantages of eating frozen peas? Answer: Frozen peas are generally safe. But it may cause mild harm to some people. Such as- Question- What is the correct way to use frozen peas? Answer: If frozen peas are used properly, both their taste and nutrition remain intact. Understand the correct method from the graphic given below: Question- What things should be kept in mind while buying frozen peas? Answer: To buy good frozen peas, it is important to keep some basic things in mind. Understand this from the graphic below- Question- Are frozen peas safe for children and elderly? Answer- Yes, frozen peas are safe for children and elderly. Provided that it is of good quality and it has been cooked properly. Question- Which people should not eat frozen peas? Answer- Some people may have problems eating frozen peas. Therefore they should avoid it. Such as- ……………………. Also read this news of need: News of need – Adulteration of Rhodamine-B in sweet potatoes: FSSAI told how to check the purity, buy only the earthy ones, not the shiny ones. Adulterators use chemical colors to make the pink or dark purple sweet potatoes found in the market look more fresh, shiny and attractive. These synthetic colors are very harmful for the body. Read the full news…