FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How can calories be reduced when preparing fruits and vegetables?
A
by choosing cooking methods like baking and steaming
B
by frying with heavy batters
C
by mixing with sugar and gelatins
D
by serving with cream dips and sauces
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a general rule, it’s best to keep cooking time, temperature and the amount of liquid to a minimum. That’s why steaming is one of the best ways to cook most vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water-soluble vitamins (vitamin C and the B vitamins) are lost more easily during the cooking process because they easily move into the cooking water. The fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E, and K) are not as easily lost in the water during the cooking process. Natural mineral content is generally retained during cooking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keep skins on when possible. Avoid continuous reheating of food. Use a minimal amount of cooking liquid. Choose steaming over boiling. When you do boil, retain the cooking liquid for a future use (like soups and stocks) Use the microwave. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -Boiling. Boiling is fast and easy to control. Steaming. Steaming vegetables is the best way of retaining flavour, colour and vital nutrients. Blanching. Roasting. Stir-frying. Griddling.

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