Almost all food manufacturers in the world use quick freezing technology, because it is an optimal and economical method of preserving the nutritional properties of ready-made products and foods. After defrosting, they preserve their freshness, aroma and flavor.
Consumers have a positive attitude towards frozen products, such as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and other foods. At the same time, it is very convenient to buy a frozen cake or pastry in any season, without worrying about the taste or the temperature at which the cake is stored, especially in summer, when it is +35 degrees Celsius outside and refrigerators can hardly cope with the volume of products.
Famous American chef and baker Buddy Valastro, the star of the reality show Cake Boss on TLC, revealed a number of culinary secrets, stating the following: “Freeze the cakes, do not put them in the fridge! This way you will keep their structure soft, and besides the top of the cake loses its freshness in the refrigerator”.
What you need to know about frozen cakes
I see a frozen cake in the refrigerator in the store. Should I take it or not?
What you see is a ready-made dessert that has been subjected to quick freezing according to a special technology. According to the European Union standards, the temperature inside the product drops to + 5°C -18 ° C in 4 hours during this process. The biggest advantage of quick freezing is that the cake stays fresh for up to 12 months and not 3 days as is the case with unfrozen desserts.
And what about the beneficial properties?
From this point of view, everything is fine. In the process of quick freezing, all the beneficial properties of the products maintain their initial quality, without adding preservatives! Even berries or animal fats maintain their shape and structure after this kind of freezing and have the same vitamins and nutritional properties.
Does quick freezing somehow influence the taste of the cake?
In the case of desserts, we say “Yes!” for sure and it has a positive influence, because during freezing that unique combination of flavor and aromas is maintained, which under normal conditions is “lost” in 1-2 days after the preparation of the cake. You can be sure that after freezing, pastries will remain the same as on the day they were prepared.
BUT! All the aforesaid is true only when complying with the standards and correct technologies at each stage of production, delivery to the store and storage in the freezer. That is why we recommend that you buy frozen products prepared by trustworthy producers and from the store which you trust.
Frozen cakes in Moldova
Frozen cakes on the Moldovan market are a novelty. However, there are brands that introduce consumers to this global practice. For example, COLIBRI already produces products using shock freezing technology in accordance with the standards of the quality management system ISO 22000:2018.
Note! To make sure you really have a quality frozen product, look for the special strip for frozen pastries by COLIBRI with information on using the quick-freezing method.
How to eat a frozen cake properly?
Good news – there are no rules! It is not necessary to take any special actions. Simply buy your favorite cake, rolled cake or pastry and the product will thaw on its own within an hour. At the same time, you do not have to worry about stains and condensation – there will not be any.
An important thing to remember is that it is not recommended to freeze the pastries repeatedly after they have been thawed. After thawing, the dessert is kept cold for 72 hours in the refrigerator, like any other confectioneries purchased.
