You probably know that freezing food is one of the easiest ways to preserve it. However, this does not mean that it can last forever in the freezer. It also has an expiration date.
How long can some vegetables last in the freezer
What is their expiration date? In general, almost all frozen vegetables can last in the freezer between 3 and 12 months, this time also depends on the type of vegetables.
There are vegetables, especially leafy greens, that must go through a blanching process before being frozen. There are also some types of mushrooms, which shouldn't be frozen raw.
Here is the shelf life of some vegetables in the freezer:
- Broccoli can last in the freezer for up to 1 year;
- Carrots can also last 1 year in a frozen state;
- Cauliflower also lasts 12 months in the freezer;
- Corn lasts up to 8 months in a frozen state;
- Frozen tomatoes have a shelf life of between 3 and 4 months;
- Frozen peas can last up to 8 months;
- Zucchini last up to 8 months frozen.
With frozen vegetables, you can always prepare delicious dishes such as:
- vegetable moussaka.
