Can edamame be frozen

Many friends who like to eat edamame will buy a lot every time. But these edamame are actually not edible, so many times, how to preserve them becomes a problem. Many people choose to store edamame in the refrigerator. So, can edamame be frozen? In fact, edamame can be frozen, but it will also affect the taste of edamame. So, what is the best way to preserve edamame?

Can edamame be frozen in the refrigerator?

Although the refrigerator is indeed a good tool for preserving food, the editor does not recommend storing fresh edamame directly in the freezer. This is because the nutrients contained in the fresh edamame will be destroyed after being frozen, especially if they are stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not keep edamame in the refrigerator for a long time.

How to store edamame

If you want to store edamame for a long time, you can use the following method to store edamame. First peel the edamame, boil water in a pot, then pour the peeled edamame into the pot and blanch for about 1 minute, then take out immediately, rinse the edamame with cold water, drain the water, wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the freezer. This way the edamame can be preserved for a longer period of time. This method is also applicable to peas, broad beans, etc.

Benefits of Edamame

1. Edamame is rich in dietary fiber, which can improve constipation and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

2. Edamame contains compounds that can remove fat from blood vessel walls, thereby lowering blood lipids and blood cholesterol.

3. The lecithin in edamame is one of the indispensable nutrients for brain development and can improve the brain's memory and intelligence level.

4. The potassium content in edamame is very high. Eating it in summer can help make up for the loss of potassium caused by excessive sweating, thereby alleviating fatigue and loss of appetite caused by potassium loss.

5. Edamame is sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It enters the spleen and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and relieving fullness, moistening dryness and eliminating water, clearing away heat and detoxifying, and invigorating qi. It is mainly used to treat malnutrition, diarrhea, abdominal distension and emaciation, pregnancy poisoning, sores, carbuncles, swelling and poison, and traumatic bleeding.

6. The fat content in edamame is higher than that in other types of vegetables, but most of it is unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which are essential to the human body. They can improve fat metabolism and reduce triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the human body.