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Frozen broccoli
Mild and slightly grassy, a touch softer in texture than fresh broccoli once cooked.
Lens analyzedFrozen broccoli is fresh broccoli that's been blanched briefly and frozen shortly after harvest, locking in its texture and color before it can wilt. It cooks quickly from frozen in a steamer, microwave, or stir-fry without needing to thaw first.
Where it comes from
Commercial flash-freezing of vegetables developed in the early 20th century as a way to preserve produce at peak ripeness for shipping and long storage, and broccoli became one of the vegetables that held up especially well to the process. It's since become a reliable, year-round pantry staple regardless of the fresh broccoli growing season.
Buying it
Squeeze the bag gently — loose, separate florets rather than one solid frozen block signal it hasn't thawed and refrozen. Check for a heavy dusting of ice crystals inside the bag, which can mean temperature swings during storage.
Storing it
Keep frozen broccoli in the freezer at a consistent temperature; it holds its quality for about a year, though a solid ice block inside the bag means it's been through a partial thaw.
Keeps about 1 year in the freezer.
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