Abstract: A frozen cauliflower product containing a concentration of sodium acid pyrophosphate (hereinafter refered to as "SAPP") of at least about 0.07% by weight, the primary purpose of which is to prevent discoloration but with the additional advantage of stabilizing the texture and also the taste properties of the frozen cauliflower pieces during frozen storage. The method for treating the cauliflower includes adding the SAPP during the preparation of the cauliflower for the freezing step of the process.