What exactly does blanching do? How do we do it on such a massive scale?

Let’s talk about freezing food—broccoli specifically! Have you ever wondered how frozen broccoli keeps its vibrant color and nutrients intact? It’s all about blanching, a cooking technique that works wonders.

Broccoli straight from the farm needs a little spa treatment before heading to your freezer. That’s where blanching comes in—we dip the broccoli briefly in hot water to zap the enzymes that cause quality deterioration. Quick cooling stops the process, keeping Harvesting Good’s broccoli fresh.

Our blanching system isn’t your average kitchen gadget! With its precise temperature control and lightning-fast cooling, we can keep our broccoli crunchy and colorful.

President Matt Chin and partners talked with Laitram Machinery, our blancher manufacturer, to discuss how the CoolSteam model is the cornerstone of Harvesting Good’s frozen broccoli.