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In food processing, the primary purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing is to:

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Blanching is essential to halt enzymatic actions that degrade quality during storage.
  • Enhance flavor
  • Reduce microbial load
  • Inactivate enzymes
  • Increase moisture content
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The Correct Option is C

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Blanching involves briefly boiling or steaming vegetables to inactivate enzymes that can cause spoilage during storage. This process helps in preserving color, texture, and nutritional value during freezing and storage.
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