GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ESOPHAGUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following vitamins is least affected by cooking and preparation?
A
vitamin A
B
the B group
C
vitamin C
D
vitamin D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fat-soluble vitamins D, E and K are mostly unaffected by cooking. Boiling results in the greatest loss of nutrients, while other cooking methods more effectively preserve the nutrient content of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, higher retention of vitamin C was observed after microwaving with the lowest retention recorded after boiling. Cooked vegetables were occasionally higher contents of fat-soluble vitamins, including -tocopherol and -carotene, than that of their fresh counterparts, but it depends on the type of vegetables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D, A and K are not destroyed on heating. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Vitamin C. Water-soluble vitamins are very much sensitive and are destroyed due to cooking. Water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin B complex and vitamin C, leach into the cooking water, these vitamins are destroyed by heat.

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