Stir Fry Vegetable Bags? Good or Bad?

Paco_the_Amazon

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Hi everyone,
I have always gave me DYH fresh vegetables, but was wondering if the frozen stir fry vegetable bags that you can microwave are also okay to feed? I have heard some people feed their parrots those, but is it safe? Also, if it's okay, would it be better to thaw and serve or microwave them? Thanks in advanced.

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plumsmum2005

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Check for any unwanted ingredients such as onions. The bags of mixed veg would be alright.
 

LordTriggs

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I see no danger in those bags. Just check the veggies in them and make sure they're not too hot
 

itzjbean

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I feed my cockatiels the frozen bags of corn, green beans, peas, carrots with other chop. When I want to feed them it, I let it thaw in the fridge and they are fine with it cold.
 

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I do the same thing as itzjbean. The birds always like the corn best, but the peas, green beans, carrots, and broccoli are good too.
 
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Thanks everyone, I'll make sure it looks good, hasn't expired, and thaw it properly.

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Aquila

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There's some mix I believe I got from Giant? It could have been Acme, that was vegetables and white beans I believe that my birds really loved. Those I microwaved because of the beans, but any standard mix I put in a mesh strainer and rinse under hot water to thaw and warm, and that's worked very well for a small portion.

I always check for added seasonings or unwanted ingredients but most frozen vegetables are perfectly fine and great to have on hand.
 

chris-md

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So long as the mix doesn't contain a sauce, frozen veggies of any type are great!
 

PrimorandMoxi

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mixed frozen veggies microwaved, add some rice, beans, maybe pasta
great meal for my three fids.
 

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Some folks are concerned with the transfer of plastic chemicals to veggies during the heating process. So hard to differentiate these days between a genuine or mythical concern.

FWIW, many sources believe flash-frozen veggies are fresher and better than store-bought produce and certainly canned.
 

greytness

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Many frozen veggies have added sodium. Personally I'd pass them up and go with steaming them myself, and then either refrigerate or freeze the leftovers.
 

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