“…Consumers are now becoming aware of the need to consume a variety of fresh vegetables to maximise their intake of beneficial antioxidants (Prochaska et al, 2000). Several studies show the effects of freezing on green peas and spinach, carrots, broccoli, green beans (Howard, Wong, Perry, & Klein, 1999;Korus, Lisiewska, & Kmiecik, 2002;Murcia, López-Ayerra, Martinez-Tomé, Vera, & García-Carmona, 2000;Saccani et al, 2001).…”