Blanching is a necessary operation carried out in

The correct answer is Cauliflower.

• Blanching is a technique used in vegetable growing.
• Young shoots of a plant are covered to exclude light to prevent photosynthesis and the production of chlorophyll, and thus remain pale in color.
• Different methods used include covering with soil (hilling or earthing up) or with solid materials such as board or terracotta pots, or growing the crop indoors in darkened conditions
• Blanched vegetables generally tend to have a more delicate flavor and texture compared to those that are not blanched, but blanching can also cause the vegetables to be lower in vitamin A.
• Examples: Celery, chicory, cauliflower