ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES Flashcards
Boiling is a safe and simple method of cooking.
Advantage of Boiling
While boiling, water soluble nutrients are lost if the water in which the food is boiled is discarded.
Disadvantage of Boiling
In stewing, the juices of the food are retained and the food tastes good.
Advantage of Stewing
Food takes longer to cook.
Disadvantage of Stewing
Steaming shortens the duration of cooking and helps to conserve nutritive value, colour, flavour and palatability of food.
Advantage of Steaming
Steaming equipment is required.
Disadvantage of Steaming
Pressure cooking kills all bacteria and hence the food is safe and hygienic to eat.
Advantages of Pressure Cooking
If food is cooked for very long, it loses its texture and may even burn.
Disadvantage of Pressure Cooking
A variety of liquids can be used
Advantage of Poaching
Requires constant attention.
Disadvantage of Poaching
Peels can easily be removed to improve digestibility.
Advantage of Blanching
Loss of nutrients if cooking water is discarded
Disadvantage of Blanching
Foods are nourishing because nutrients and soluble vitamins pass into the water and serve as gravy.
Advantage of Simmering
It is slow process
Disadvantage of Simmering
Food is tastier when cooked in this way. It also adds variety to a meal.
Advantage of Roasting
Roasting denatures proteins reducing their availability.
Disadvantages of Roasting
Grilling like roasting also gives nice flavor to the food.
Advantages of Grilling
Constant attention is required to prevent charring.
Disadvantage of Grilling
Easy and quick method.
Advantages of Toasting
Special equipment is required
Disadvantages of Toasting
Food cooked using this method adds a variety to the texture in our plate.
Advantages of Baking
Special equipment like oven is required.
Disadvantages of Baking
Takes less time.
Advantages of Sauteing
Constant attention is needed as there is chance of scorching or burning
Disadvantage of Sauteing
The calorific values of fried food are increased since fat is used as the cooking media.
Advantages of Frying
Fried food especially deep-fried food is difficult to digest and has high calorific value.
Disadvantages of Frying
Braising can make meat stews very tender and rich in taste. Comforting dish, perfect dish for cold places.
Advantages of Braising
Prolonged heat can also reduce the nutrient content of dishes.
Disadvantages of Braising
It is a quick method of cooking
Advantage of Microwave Cooking
it uses electrical energy and therefore may not be useful in places where continuous
electricity supply is not available.
Disadvantage of Microwave Cooking
A solar cooker does not produce
smoke. It has low maintenance and
practically no running cost.
Advantages of Solar Cooking
Solar cooker is used outdoors and works only when there is plenty of sunshine
Disadvantages of Solar Cooker
