Question

What are some ways to minimize vitamin losses when cooking and storing food?

Answer 1

Answer:  

Vitamins are the organic molecules essential for the proper metabolism of the body. These nutrients are required in adequate amount by the body.  

The following ways can be used to minimize the vitamin losses when cooking and storing food:

• Try not to remove the skin from the vegetables.
• Do not reheat the food continuously.
• Minimum amount of liquid is used in cooking.
• Always try to cook the food by steam not by boiling the food.
• A pressure cooker should be used when possible.

• Baking soda should not be used frequently to retain the color for the food.