2007-09-10 04:47:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The tops ( flowerets) of broccoli are too delicate to survive the heat and pressure of the canning process. They'd turn in to mush.
2007-09-10 04:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by Clare 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not recommended for canning because the processing intensifies strong flavors and discolors the vegetable. Broccoli is much better frozen
2007-09-10 04:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by chris w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All tinned veg comes in liquid. Storing broccoli for a long period ruins all those small florets/heads so you wouldn't want to open a tin and eat contents that taste horrible.
2007-09-10 04:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine broccoli from a can tasting good. But probably the same reason they don't have cauliflower in a can either.
2007-09-10 04:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by Christen T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of very few food items that can not hold up to the canning process. It gets mushy. At best you can get "creamed" broccoli.
2007-09-10 06:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm, i never thought about that.
maybe b/c it gives off some crazy gas or something? haha.
what about that canned "chinese" stuff you see at the stores? those never have broccoli in them?
2007-09-10 04:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by hbfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I think that is a very interesting question and like you, I would also like to hear the explanation.
Kyle
http:///www.homebustruths.com
2007-09-10 04:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brocolli's best when it's crunchy n freshly cooked! can't put that in a can!
2007-09-10 04:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by whimsicallymine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah... what they said....
2007-09-11 13:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by Zipperhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋