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How the vitamins are lost in the food?

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Minerals get lost when food is first cut, then washed and the extra water in which they are boiled, is thrown away. Nutrients like vitamin B and C are lost when foods are boiled or soaked in water and the water is thrown away. Nutrients like vitamin A are lost when fats are used for cooking foods.


How is the nutrients wasted from the food?

These losses include cooking loss, spoilage, food discarded due to aesthetic standards, and consumer plate waste. The USDA also maintains the Nutrient Availability data series, which includes data on the availability of 27 nutrients and food components based on the Food Availability data series.

Can vitamins be lost to food processing?

Depending on the degree of processing, many nutrients can be destroyed or removed. Peeling outer layers of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may remove plant nutrients (phytochemicals) and fiber. Heating or drying foods can destroy certain vitamins and minerals.

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