Abstract
ABSTRACTFresh spinach was assayed for total folacin and reduced ascorbic acid content, before and after cooking by a microwave and conventional method. Mean ascorbic acid content of raw, microwave cooked and conventionally cooked spinach was 26.5 mg/lOOg, 13.5 mg/l00g, and 17.0 mg/lOOg, respectively. Ascorbic acid content was decreased significantly by both cooking methods; retention was 47% in microwave and 51% in conventionally cooked spinach. Total folacin content of raw, microwave, and conventionally cooked spinach was 161 mcg/lOOg, 183 mcg/lOOg, and 157 mcg/lOOg, respectively. Retention of folate was 77% in conventionally cooked and 101% in microwave cooked spinach.
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