Advantage of Steam Cooking

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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.