Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?Multiple ChoiceMicrowaving in little or no waterStir-frying in a small amount of oilBoiling in a saucepan of waterSteaming in a vegetable steamer
Question
Which of the following cooking methods can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins?Multiple ChoiceMicrowaving in little or no waterStir-frying in a small amount of oilBoiling in a saucepan of waterSteaming in a vegetable steamer
Solution
The cooking method that can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins is "Boiling in a saucepan of water".
Here's why:
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Water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C and the B vitamins, are sensitive to heat and water.
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When food containing these vitamins is boiled in water, the vitamins can leach out of the food and into the water.
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If the water is then discarded, rather than used as part of a sauce or soup, those vitamins are lost.
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Therefore, boiling in a saucepan of water can result in major losses of water-soluble vitamins.
The other methods (microwaving in little or no water, stir-frying in a small amount of oil, and steaming in a vegetable steamer) are less likely to result in significant vitamin loss because they use less water or heat, or cook the food for a shorter period of time.
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