In Indian Cuisine: “Mutter” is the Hindi word for peas, and they are a key ingredient in dishes such as Aloo Mutter (potatoes and peas) and Matar Paneer (peas and Indian cheese Versatility: Frozen peas are a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines for their convenience and nutritional benefits, including their fiber content Convenience: The freezing process allows for long-term storage, making them readily available for use in recipes year-round. Nutritional Value: Rapid freezing helps preserve the nutrients and flavor of fresh peas.
Harvesting: Fresh sweet corn is harvested at its peak ripeness to ensure maximum sweetness and flavor. Cleaning: The harvested corn is thoroughly cleaned to remove husks and impurities. Blanching: The corn kernels are briefly boiled or steamed to stop enzymatic activity that would cause spoilage and to lock in nutrients and color. Cooling: The blanched corn is then rapidly cooled, often using water, to prepare it for freezing. Freezing: The kernels are frozen quickly using technology like IQF, which freezes each kernel individually, preventing them from clumping together. Packaging: The frozen corn is packed into sacks or containers and stored in cold chambers at -18°C (0°F) or below
Characteristics Appearance: They are small, round, and bright green, often resembling green peas but with the characteristic shape of a chickpea. Taste and texture: They have a soft, tender, and crisp texture, similar to fresh beans or peas. Their taste is slightly sweeter and less starchy than dried chickpeas.
