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Does It Make a Difference if I Don't Blanch Corn Off the Cob?

What is the difference in blanching fresh corn off the cob before freezing it versus freezing it without blanching it?

By Nancy

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August 20, 20100 found this helpful

The purpose of freezing vegetables before freezing them is to preserve the flavor and color for extended periods of time.

 

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August 21, 20100 found this helpful

Some say it preserves flavor but I've found it really doesn't make much of a difference whether you blanch corn or not but maybe that's because I eat a lot of corn and it's not in the freezer for very long. :-) LOL! If you are going to blanch then do it while the corn is still on the cob and then remove the kernels after they are dried off and cooled down a bit.

 
August 21, 20100 found this helpful

I don't blanch mine at all, haven't for a long time. Can't see a difference at all in the flavor.

 
August 21, 20100 found this helpful

I was always taught that blanching stops the enzymes. If you don't blanche, your corn will get old and starchy. I've never tried to freeze corn without blanching.

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From the other posts, it sounds like this may be an "old wives tale".

 
August 21, 20100 found this helpful

I freeze corn on the cob. I shuck it and put it in freezer bag and in the freezer it goes. When I want one (I live alone.), I take it out, wrap in a paper towel, and nuke it for 4 minutes. Good!

 

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August 22, 20100 found this helpful

What is a person to believe? I feel by blanching it sets the milk in the kernels so it doesn't lose it when cut off the cob. Mother always did this so I follow her method.

 

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