Food processing extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables through canning, freezing, drying, and preparing jams, juices, and jellies. Cleaning, cutting, and peeling the raw material are the ...
We all know that we should eat our vegetables. Lots of vegetables, in a rainbow of colors. The current U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend 2 1/2 cups of vegetables per day, and 1 1/2 cups of fruit.