Brussels sprouts sold loose taste fabulous, whether steamed, microwaved or roasted. Now, more and more shops sell them pre-prepared in sealed bags, which presumably contain some inert gas, such as carbon dioxide or nitrogen. However you cook them, these sprouts taste off. Is the gas affecting their flavour, or is this because the shelf life is extended and we are being sold produce that isn’t fresh?
Richard Kubiakm, Usk, Monmouthshire, UK
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