what destroys vitamins? how to protect vitamin losses?
[1987], many other factors than heat can destroy (some) vitamins, such as: solubility in water, exposure to air (oxidation), exposure to light (UVs), heat, acid and alkaline solutions, storage losses, etc. Here is a tabular summary: FACTORS THAT CAN INDUCE. VITAMIN LOSS.
Storing and Preserving Foods. 1  1. Store fruits and vegetables in a cool place. The enzymatic processes that destroy vitamins will be slowed by keeping vegetables and fruits near freezing temperatures. 2  2. Keep milk cool and out of strong light. Riboflavin, vitamin A, and vitamin D can be destroyed by direct light. 3  3. Freeze foods.