Jalapeños are a hot chili pepper popularly used in salsa, pizza, and other dishes. From Mexican to Italian recipes, from budget snack bars to expensive restaurants, its prevalence makes it a prime candidate for freezing and storage.  Jalapeño peppers can be frozen. However, doing so is contingent on the correct pre-storage quality checks, the proper approach to washing, and the ...

Contrary to common knowledge, cantaloupe, also known as sweet-melon, is in fact a group of closely-related melon species1 that present mealy orange-flesh when cut as well as a distinctly sweet taste.  While cantaloupe is primarily consumed fresh, there are certain instances where it is used as a garnish or topping for other desserts. Because of this, it is not uncommon ...

Baked beans are a dish that can be traced back to even beyond the development of America, where Native Americans1 would cultivate the delicious white beans that are so commonly canned and stewed to this day. Though baked beans are most often found in a sealed and disinfected can, once they have been exposed to air and light, bacterial cultures ...

Chickpeas – a form of legume similar to red or black beans – are circular seeds originating from countries like Turkey and France from times as far back as 3500 BCE1. Marketed as either soaked and canned in aquafaba (an excellent cooking ingredient), or in their raw dry form, Chickpeas have a multitude of uses that warrant purchasing them in ...

Date palms, more commonly known as dates, are a sweet grape-like fruit common in the Eastern hemisphere with a multitude of different species. Owing to their popularity, it is not commonplace to see dates at a lower price, and so it is best to purchase in bulk when the opportunity arises. In short – yes, dates can be frozen or ...

Leeks, tangentially related to Garlic and Onions1, are edible leaves used for the sharp flavor that is characterized by the Allium plant family. Contrary to popular belief, the edible section of the plant is in fact not a stalk, but a set of leaves. Like all fresh produce, their room temperature shelf-life is a relatively short three to four days, ...

From the millions of cupcakes consumed annually, to cupcake-centric TV shows, the popularity of these “tiny cakes” is clear and likely to stay. These economically sized cakes have become a staple in birthday parties and weddings, making them good business for producers. Whether you’re interested in freezing cupcakes to stock for your business or as a buyer for later consumption, ...

Raw honey is often considered a superfood for its wide-ranging benefits to humans. Some of its many uses include sugar replacement, immune system booster, essential oil alternative, and skin moisturizer. It is then natural for people to want to freeze and store honey for longer use.  Freezing honey should be done under optimal conditions. Due to its low water content, ...

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that sprouts during cool seasons. The top 10 cabbage-producing nations produce over 55 million tons of cabbage every year. However, significant amounts of cabbage end in wastes. Fortunately, the useful life of cabbage, both from a nutrient and quality standpoint, can be extended through freezing.  Freezing cabbage can be done but there are nuances for ...

Ketchup is a staple condiments found in every American household and is naturally paired with fried food, burgers, hotdogs, and the like. Companies such as Heinz Co. have popularized the condiment all over the world. However, not everyone may be consuming ketchup regularly or are buying in bulk, resulting in a few problems with storage and extending its shelf life. Instead ...