Fast food with processed foods

Frozen processed foods are gradually becoming a popular choice, especially for busy housewives. The convenience, affordable price and taste are relatively suitable for many consumers, so processed foods are increasingly popular. To convince consumers, in addition to diversifying types and ensuring food hygiene and safety, manufacturers also focus on fresh food and preserving the characteristic flavor of the dish...

Frozen food business area at Co.opmart Can Tho supermarket.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Lam on 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, said: “Because of my busy work, I always prepare food for the whole week. In addition to homemade foods, I also add frozen pre-cooked foods. Frozen foods are getting fresher and fresher, and the spices are getting more and more delicious, especially frozen seafood. Pre-processed, pre-marinated or prepared “set” dishes also help to make cooking very quick.”

Grasping the increasing demand of customers, manufacturers have launched frozen foods with a variety of types and prices, suitable for the taste and "wallet" of Vietnamese families. Unlike fresh products, because they can proactively reserve the source of goods, the price of frozen products is quite stable, and units even reduce prices even during peak shopping seasons such as holidays and Tet.

At the supermarket systems Co.opmart, GO!, Winmart, Mega Market Hung Loi, LOTTE Mart..., frozen foods are reserved in large areas for sale, ranging from pure Vietnamese dishes to dishes with flavors from many countries around the world . According to supermarkets, processed foods and frozen foods are considered the main product groups of supermarkets, so supermarkets always focus on diversifying from product types to brands with the most reasonable prices. The products mostly come from brands such as Vissan, SG Food, Cholimex, Cau Tre, Song Huong, Agrex... and most supermarkets have private label products for this product line. Depending on the product and packaging weight, the selling price ranges from a few tens to a few hundred thousand VND/package.

Frozen seafood products are often packaged in forms such as whole, fillet, cut into slices and balls. Consumers can choose from a variety of products such as steamed shrimp, clams, green mussels, abalone, fresh shrimp of all kinds, squid, squid eggs, croaker/pineapple fish/hairfish/sun-dried mackerel, fish eggs... in their original or marinated flavors; fresh seafood hot pot sets (with Sichuan, Thai Tomyum, Southern spicy and sour broth, field crab...), priced from 53,000-210,000 VND/set, depending on the type. For dishes, there are types such as spring rolls, fish cakes, shrimp cakes, flour-rolled shrimp, crab claws, shrimp and crab balls, beef balls, Ha Long squid cakes, grilled spring rolls, fresh Chinese sausages, meatballs, wontons, squid slices, snails rolled in lolot leaves/sea fat, pinned squid,...; prepared dishes such as spaghetti with minced beef sauce, char siu noodles in water, char siu noodles in dry water, grilled meat breadsticks, rice of all kinds...

To cater to vegetarian needs, manufacturers introduce dishes such as chili sausage, mackerel, spring rolls, head sausage, wontons, dumplings of all kinds, brown rice vegetarian fried rice, hot pots... with average prices ranging from 29,000 to 116,000 VND/package. In addition, there are also pre-processed frozen vegetables and tubers such as Japanese soybeans, peas, potatoes, sweet potato strips, mixed vegetables... along with fresh frozen fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries...

For breakfast, you can choose shrimp rolls, steamed rice cakes, steamed rice cakes, radish cakes, pancakes... and also foreign dishes such as Korean seafood/vegetable pancakes, Mandu cakes, Dasumy bacon/seafood pizza... These dishes are already cooked, just need to be reheated to be used.

Tho Phat chain of stores has more than 50 varieties such as salty dumplings, vegetarian dumplings, sweet dumplings. Dimsum types such as shrimp and meat dumplings, dried meatballs, shrimp and meat wontons, etc.; banh gio, banh chung, sticky rice. Products are also sold at supermarket systems.

According to experts, processed foods bring many benefits, but regularly consuming foods high in sugar, salt, fat, preservatives or artificial flavors (often found in frozen foods) is not good for health. Therefore, consumers need to be careful, choose products with clear origins, carefully check the ingredients listed on the packaging, and combine a balanced diet. Consumers also need to read the ingredients carefully, prioritize fresh foods, with few additives, branded and distributed at reputable supply points. At the same time, when buying products, it is necessary to check the expiry date, preservation method, processing method as well as usage method... listed on the product packaging so that the food is processed properly.

According to the manufacturer's recommendation, frozen dishes are pre-cooked to their original flavor before being quickly and deeply frozen from -35°C to -40°C, so consumers only need to store them at -18°C or in the freezer without worrying about affecting the flavor or nutrients. When using, there is no need to defrost, just remove the outer film, heat in the microwave for 4-8 minutes and you can use it immediately. There is no need to put it in a bowl or plate because the plastic tray and film of the product can be used in the microwave.

Article and photos: KHÁNH NAM

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/bua-an-nhanh-voi-thuc-pham-che-bien-sn-a191087.html