Vitamin C and stability
Vitamin C is very prone to damage by heat, oxygen, and
storage over time. The relative instability of vitamin C in foods presents a
compelling argument in favor of fresh food dietary approaches.While cooking
will lower the amount of vitamin C in most foods, but the amount of vitamin C
lost will vary widely by cooking method.
Vitamin C role in plants
Ascorbic acid is associated with chloroplasts and
apparently plays a role in ameliorating the oxidative stress of photosynthesis.
In addition, it has a number of other roles in cell division and protein
modification.
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