All these benefits of blanching depend on the heat supplied to the product but it also adversely affects the texture, heat sensitive nutrients, water soluble contents and ultimately the quality and bioactivity of the end product (Mizrahi, 1996;Wennberg, Ekvall, Olsson, & Nyman, 2006).
Due to scientific evidences and increasing knowledge, consumers now want food not only with extended shelf life but also with improved quality and safety