Cooking Method And Their Effect On Nutrients Flashcards
Give three reasons why we cook food.
To improve taste and texture.
To make food easier to digest.
To destroy bacteria and toxins
How does boiling cook food?
Food is cooked in water at 100°C
How does boiling affect nutrients?
Water soluble vitamins leach out into the water.
(B&C)
Give one tip to reduce nutrient loss when boiling.
Use cooking water in soups or sauces
How does steaming cook food?
Food is cooked using steam.
How does steaming affect nutrients.
Preserve the mose vitamins and minerals.
Name two food best cooked by steaming.
Vegetables and fish
How does poaching cook food?
Food is gently cooked in hot but not boiling water.
(80-90°C)
What isnobe advantage of poaching?
Retains more nutrients than boiling.
Give two examples of food cooked by poaching.
Eggs and fish
What is the difference between roasting and baking?
Roasting is for meat and vegetables, while baking is for flour-based foods.
Howndoes roasting affect nutrients?
Some vitamins loss due to high heat, but flavour enhances
What is an advantage of baking?
Minimal nutrients loss as no water is used.
How does grilling cook good?
Food is cooked using high heat
How does grilling affect nutrients?
Slme vitamin loss but fat drips away, lowering calories
Name two commonly grilled foods.
Meat and vegetables
How does frying cook food?
Food is cooked in hot oil until crispy
How does frying affect nutrients?
High fat absorption but retains vitamin A&E
What knew Disadvantage of deep frying?
Increase in calories due to absorbed oil.
What is the difference between sautéing and stir-frying?
Sauteing uses low heat and less stirring; stir fry uses high heat and constant movement.
How does stir fry affect nutrients?
Retain more vitamins than deep frying.
Name two food commonly stir-fried
Vegetables and shrimp
How does pressure cooking work?
Food is cooked quickly under high steam pressure.
