Free up some space in your freezer.
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Food preservation has come a long way in the last couple of centuries.
They are convenient, and in many cases, frozen foods are more affordable than fresh.
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Some foods have a better taste and texture when fresh, while otherslose some qualitywhen frozen.
Here are the frozen foods you may bebetter off buying fresh.
But these foods are made from dough, and pastries dont always hold up well when frozen.
The prices might be similar, though sometimes fresh steak is actually the better deal.
However, the fat in protein sources helps protect them when frozen, so they retain their moisture.
Fresh chicken andfishmay be the better choice, though fattier poultry and fish can fare well in the freezer.
Bread
Supermarkets sell frozen garlic bread, bread sticks, and dinner rolls.
Theyll do in a pinch, but if youre expecting restaurant quality, you may be disappointed.
Herbs
Ever see herbs like ginger and cilantro frozen into small cubes?
These are convenient time savers, but like using dried herbs, frozen herbs cant beat the fresh option.
Frozen herbs pack a lot of moisture, which can water down your dish.
Some Fruits
Most of the time, frozen fruit is cheaper.
And its just as nutritious and tasty as fresh fruit.
However,USDA datasuggests that some fruits are cheaper when bought fresh instead of frozen.
Theyre also convenient and usually more affordable than fresh vegetables.
The convenience cant be beat (so buy these veggies if you wish!
), but the price can.
