08/07/2026
With all our lovely summer fruits around at the moment, people often don't realise just how volatile vitamin C is. Because it is a water soluble vitamin (and therefore not stored in the body) vitamin C can deteriorate very easily, potentially leaving you with very little or no vitamin C!!
Here's a few tips on protecting vitamin C in your fruits & veg:
1. Prepare just before eating. Cut, peel and slice as close to consumption as possible.
2. Use a sharp knife to cut fruits as even a blunt knife can damage vitamin C.
3. Use lower heat and shorter cooking times and cook in minimal or no water.
4. Store fruits in a cool place, covered and directly out of sunlight.
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