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blanch at something Fig. to cringe at something; to become pale at the thought of something. Jill blanched at the thought of swimming in that cold water. Lily blanched at the sight before her. blanch with something Fig. to become pale with some emotion, such as anger or fear. He saw the injury and blanched with fear. Lily blanched with anger as Max walked out. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Raw-pack: Very few vegetables should be frozen without cooking or blanching, because they tend to lose their firm texture. This blanching kills enzymes in both kernels and cob that otherwise gradually destroy corn's flavor molecules. Ultralow blanching that increases the firmness of canned vegetables and maintains their shelf life. |
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