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Frequenly Asked Questions about Patterson Frozen Foods products |
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Q. Are frozen foods nutritious?
A. Yes. They are good sources of vitamins and minerals. In fact,
studies by the National Food Processors Association (NFPA) and the
Institute of Food Technologists show that frozen foods are comparable
in nutrition to fresh-cooked foods when prepared for the table.
Scientists at NFPA found that the way in which a food is processed
and packaged doesn't make a substantial difference in nutrient content.
Q. Aren't frozen foods loaded with preservatives?
A. No. frozen foods are not preserved with the addition of chemicals.
They keep because they have been sterilized by heat and are protected
from contamination by the container. However, some chemical substances
may be added to frozen foods to prevent undesirable chemical reactions
which might change color and flavor. For example, salt and sugar
are commonly added to suit American taste preferences. Additives
are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and ingredients
are listed on product labels.
Q. Aren't frozen foods bad for people on sodium-restricted diets?
A. Not necessarily. There are convenient foods in frozen products
to meet everyone's special tastes and needs. Sodium levels in many
frozen foods have been reduced significantly in recent years in
response to consumers. And dozens of low-sodium and salt-free frozen
products are now stocked by grocery stores. People with particular
concerns can find sodium info on nutrition labels.
Q. Can pesticide residues be found in frozen foods?
A. The food industry's monitoring of pesticide residues shows that
they are virtually non-existent in packaged foods, including frozen
foods, and far below allowable levels in the few cases detected.
The National Food Processors Association reviewed data on 20,310
samples from commodities packed between 1980 and 1988, and found
that 93 percent of the samples had no detectable pesticide residues.
None of the samples in which the residue was found approached the
tolerance established by the EPA. |
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