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Question
What are the changes that take place in food items due to freezing?
Solution
- Breakdown of cell walls, leading to texture changes.
- Potential loss of some nutrients during freezing and thawing.
- Formation of ice crystals within food.
- Slowdown of microbial activity, preserving food.
- Alteration in flavour and colour of some foods after thawing.
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