Freezing gutload???

[kokom05lb]

So I was thinking is it possible to freeze fresh veggie gutload? I need it to last awhile and that's why I ask. I picked up some collard greens mustard greens some carrots apples etc. So just wondering.

 

[sandrachameleon]

ya, some people do that.
I personally think fresh is better, but thawed frozen is okay. Depending on what ingredients you use, you might need to blanch some items before freezing if you plan to store very long

 

[little leaf]

I freeze mine I made 9 gallons of it ( got carried away ) and they eat it just as well as the fresh - I made one with greens , and one with fruits, both freeze well , I froze mine flat in one gal/ zip lock bags, and just break off as needed

 

[kokom05lb]

Do you aid water? How do you blanch? I will be chopping up the veggies so will it make a difference?

 

[CarlyMK]

I freeze mine as well, but find they dry out very quickly is proper freezer bags are not used when they defrost.

 

[ChamHoudini]

I freeze mine and I haven't had any issues with is being to dry after it sits out for a bit I did put some wet fruit in though like apples and an orange

 

[Alexl]

No need to blanch anything for feeders... any heat destroys vitamins, proteins and other ingredients. Freezing should be done as fast as possible for mildest procedure. The slower e.g. vegetables freeze, the bigger the ice crystals become and destroy food structure. I would not recommend chopping up food before freezing, cause chopped food offers a multiply enlarged surface for bacteria to grow. Remember freezing does not prevent spoilage, it just slows down.

 

[Jaycesickchild]

I Blend all my fruits and veggies together in the food processor and then place it in ice cube trays. This works great and to use the cubes I place them on a small dish and let them thaw out then feed it to my crickets.

BTW I only use this when I absolutely don't have time to chop up fresh veggies or don't have any veggies around the house. Then I resort to my emergency frozen stash.