Frozen or fresh green beans: the price difference is bizarre (and that’s not all!)
Anyone who thinks fresh green beans are always the best choice is mistaken. Not only are frozen green beans considerably cheaper, they’re often fresher and more nutritious too. Yes, really.
Frozen green beans are processed immediately after harvesting and frozen extremely quickly. This means they retain their nutrients optimally. Fresh green beans, on the other hand, have often already travelled a long way before reaching your supermarket. And during that journey? Exactly: they gradually lose vitamins, especially water-soluble ones such as vitamin C.
The price doesn’t lie
Let’s be honest: groceries are expensive enough already. And here’s a major win for frozen green beans. While fresh green beans cost an average of €5.73 per kilo, you pay just €1.85 per kilo for the frozen variety. That makes a big difference!
Another plus
With frozen green beans, you always have a portion of vegetables on hand. No more dealing with spoiled beans at the bottom of your vegetable drawer. Take out what you need and the rest stays perfectly fresh in the freezer. Frozen green beans are simply the smarter choice. So the next time you’re at the supermarket, skip those fresh beans and go for the frozen variety. Your wallet will thank you!
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Source: Voedingsweetjes
