Why Frozen?
Think fresh is always best when it comes to vegetables?
Think again.
-
25%
MORE VITAMIN E
Frozen spinach has 25% more vitamin E than fresh spinach*
-
50%
MORE ANTIOXIDANTS
Frozen cauliflower has 50% more antioxidants than fresh cauliflower*
-
300%
MORE VITAMIN C
Frozen green beans have three times as more vitamin C as fresh green beans*
-
300%
MORE LUTEIN
Frozen carrots have three times the lutein, which helps to protect against Macular degeneration, than fresh carrots*
-
400%
MORE BETA-CAROTENE
Frozen broccoli has four
times more beta-carotene
than fresh broccoli*
FROZEN IS FRESHER THAN FRESH
You may be surprised to know just how long ittakes “fresh” vegetables to make it to your plate.
Days from field to plate:
-
green beans
11-15 days
-
leafy greens
3-14 days
-
carrots
9-10 days
-
broccoli & cauliflower
6-16 days
-
garden peas
8-10 days
-
Sweet potatoes
Up to 11 months
-
Picked at Peak Ripeness
Vegetables destined to be frozen in one of our super tasty medleys are allowed to ripen on the vine and picked at their nutritional peak.
Picked Before It's Best
Vegetables that have to be packed and travel "fresh" to grocery stores are often picked before they've had a chance to ripen. -
Frozen on the Farm
Freshness and nutrients are locked in when vegetables are flash frozen within 24 hours of harvesting. Loses Freshness in Transit
Research shows vegetables start losing vitamins and minerals three days after they’re harvested, and it’s typically weeks before they’re on your plate. -
A Planet-Friendly Choice
Frozen veggies are a sustainable choice: they stay healthy and delicious in your freezer until you’re ready to use them. A Race Against Time
40% of fresh vegetables are thrown away before they can be eaten. Once fresh, now wilted vegetables are a big contributor to waste in America.
Make Dinner Easy
…or lunch…or breakfast…Having frozen vegetables on hand means you can make easy meals without much work — especially when your frozen veggies are Tommy’s Superfoods’ seasoned vegetable medleys. With Tommy’s there’s no peeling, slicing or spicing necessary. Just heat and eat!
