It is no secret that thermal processing of products leads to a decrease in their valuable qualities. However, there are cooking methods that preserve most of the vitamin complex.
It is necessary
- - Stainless steel knife;
- - Steamer;
- - Plastic containers;
- - Plastic bags;
- - Refrigerator;
- - Freezer.
Instructions
Step 1
The foods richest in vitamin complexes include fruits and vegetables. To preserve vitamins in food, use gentle cooking methods. For example, when boiling vegetables or fruits, immerse them in boiling water. Thus, the cooking time is shortened, and the loss of the valuable qualities of the products will not be so great. Be sure to cover the pan with a lid while cooking and make sure that the ingredients do not boil.
Step 2
Steam vegetable dishes. In this case, you will be able to save up to 70% of the vitamins contained in the ingredients. Serve the dish immediately after cooking. The longer the dish is, the less vitamins remain in it. If possible, do not peel vegetables before cooking. If you cook potatoes without peeling them, up to 75% of the vitamins will be retained. In peeled boiled tubers, cut into pieces, only 35-40% of them are preserved.
Step 3
Vitamins are destroyed much faster if the food is passed through a meat grinder or wiped through an iron or copper sieve. Use a plastic or aluminum grater. Another way to preserve vitamins during processing is to reheat only part of the food, if necessary, and not the entire cooked dish.
Step 4
Often, people adhering to a healthy lifestyle prefer not to use heat treatment, eating vegetables and fruits only raw. However, in this case, you need to pay attention to the storage of vegetables. Keep them in tightly closed containers in a cool and dark place.
Step 5
Store dairy products in a dark, opaque container. Long-term heating of milk in a container with an open lid leads to the rapid destruction of vitamins. It is recommended to put meat products in boiling salted water. At the same time, a crust forms on the surface of the meat, which prevents the loss of vitamins.
Step 6
If products are purchased for long-term storage, place them in the freezer, pre-packed in plastic bags or plastic containers. Do not thaw frozen foods to avoid losing valuable nutrients.
