1. Blanching is a cooking method by which food items are immersed in boiling water for a very brief period of time .

2. Blanching quickly stops the degrading of the structure or flavor of the food item

3. Blanching allows most vegetables to keep their bright color

4. Blanching can also loosen the skin of many fruits and vegetables and helps for easy peeling

5. Blanching can take place in oil Chips and battered fish are blanched in oil before final cooking