Cultivation
Cichorium endivia L.
Endive is suitable for freezing provided that it is pre-prepared, which includes mandatory blanching to inactivate enzymes. In frozen form, the product retains its properties for up to 6 months.
In the reference 28 varieties crop Endive, where this is mentioned in the description.
To prepare endive for freezing, it is necessary to remove coarse green leaves and cut the heads lengthwise into halves or quarters. Preliminary thermal treatment is mandatory and consists of blanching in boiling water for 90 seconds.
After blanching, the product must be cooled in ice water for the same duration, then thoroughly dried and hermetically packed. When using, it is recommended to subject the thawed endive to additional thermal treatment, for example, boiling for 2 minutes.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.
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Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
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Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive