Nutrition
Nutrition
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Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 7, Problem 1RQ
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To determine:

Whether the statement ‘Freezing is better than canning for preserving the vitamins in food.’ is correct or not.

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The freezing is the method of preservation, in which the substance is kept in low temperatures to prevent its spoilage. The canning is the method, in which the substance is put in an airtight container.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

The given statement is true.

Explanation of Solution

The canning may not be helpful in the preservation of vitamins. The vitamins can be best preserved by the method of freezing. The freezing allows the decreases in the chemical activity and prevents spoilage while maintaining the same quality of vitamins.

Conclusion

The freezing method is better to store vitamins.

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