Canonical Source · peer reviewed study

Effect of different cooking methods on the content of vitamins and true retention in selected vegetables

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Investigation

Does microwave cooking uniquely destroy nutrients compared with ordinary cooking?

Challenges

Comparative cooking studies show that nutrient retention varies by food, nutrient, time, temperature and water use rather than microwaving being uniformly or uniquely destructive.

Qualifies

Microwave cooking can reduce particular heat-sensitive nutrients in particular foods, preserving a real effect while rejecting the claim of a unique across-the-board nutritional penalty.

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