Abstract:No reports were found in the literature on the retention of vitamins in large-scale food service of dehydrated carrots. The purpose of this study was to determine the losses of carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin from commercially dehydrated carrots during quantity cooking by the following methods in amounts to serve 50: (1) simmering on top of the stove, in enough boiling water to cover, for 30 minutes (directions on the can label) ; (2) in an institution-type steamer for 15 minutes;(3) boiling for 25 m… Show more
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