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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the pressure cooker?
A
Economical on fuel
B
Retains food nutrients
C
Meals can be prepared quickly
D
Requires a special safety skill
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The advantages of pressure cooking are cutting cook time by 2/3, less mess & less loss of nutrients. Disadvantages include not being able to cook certain items together due to differing cook times, not being able to check food midway for doneness or seasoning & also estimating cook times in higher altitude locations.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is believed that cooking rice in a pressure cooker creates a harmful chemical that can lead to a lot of diseases. Also, consuming rice prepared in a pressure cooker can cause obesity. When cooking in a pressure cooker, you don’t remove the water from the rice and this leads to weight gain.

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