Vitamins and minerals Flashcards
What vitamins are water soluble
Vitamins B and C
Why should water soluble vitamins be cooked in as little water as possible
They are water soluble so the more water they are in, the more likely they are to lose nutrients
Why should water soluble vitamins be cooked for as short time as possible
The shorter time its in water, the less time it has to lose nutrients
Why should the cooking water from water soluble vitamins be used for making gravy/soup
You will eat the nutrients that have been lost in the water
Why should water soluble vitamins be chopped and prepared just before they are needed
Less time for oxidation to take place
Why should water soluble vitamins be steamed instead of boiled
They will be cooked in less water than in boiling so less vitamins will be lost
Why should water soluble vitamins shouldn’t be pre-soaked
You will lose the nutrients in the water
