Question

3. Why is overcooking of food not
desirable?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Overcooking can affect the quality of food - firstly it makes food harder to digest and metabolize, and secondly, charred and burnt foods contain carcinogenic substances. ... Unfortunately, cooking carbohydrate rich starchy foods at high temperatures results in the formation of a chemical called acrylamide.

Overcooking will not only result in the loss of important nutrients, it will also drain the flavor. Light steaming, baking, and quick stir frying are the best ways to cook vegetables. Do not boil vegetables unless you are making soup, as much of the nutrients will leach into the water.

Answer 2

Overcooking will not only result in the loss of important nutrients, it will also drain the flavor. Light steaming, baking, and quick stir frying are the best ways to cook vegetables. Do not boil vegetables unless you are making soup, as much of the nutrients will leach into the water.

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