Soften the food yet letting the nutrition be retained. The texture of blending a raw apple and a cooked apple is completely different. You can’t get proper smooth puree by blending a raw apple Cooking it fully helps prevent allergic reactions
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It just makes sure that it is soft enough and to avoid pollen allergies.
Yes must to steam . Hygiene and prevent allergies.
Kill bacteria, make it softer, release nutrients.
Yes best to steam the fruits first...
Yes, steam or boil then blend
better to steam