Advantages of Steam Cooking

• Cooking with steam is both healthy and versatile
• Steam cooking retains the nutritional value of food
• Steaming preserves 90% of antioxidants in fresh vegetables
• Whereas :-
  • Pressure cooking destroys 50% of antioxidants
  • Boiling destroys 67% of antioxidants and Micro-waving destroys 97% of antioxidants
• Steam cooking is the best at preserving the water soluble B & C vitamins
• Steaming preserves cellular architecture of cells
• Foods retain their texture and shape well
• Steaming imparts a delicate flavour to the food
• Steaming fruits makes it easier to juice them
• Steaming is energy saving
• Cold food can be reheated by using steam without affecting the food quality