How Does the Method of Cooking Affect Thiamin Stability

question 54

Multiple Choice

How does the method of cooking affect thiamin stability?

• A)Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin.
• B)Prolonged heating of the food has little, if any, effect on the thiamin.
• C)Boiling the food tends to conserve thiamin by forming a stable, hydrated complex.
• D)Steaming the food can lead to substantial thiamin loss due to the high heat needed to form the steam.
• E)Blanching the food before cooking it will preserve thiamin content.

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