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Is it okay to simmer green leafy vegetables for a long time?

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Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 09:26 AM

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  • Beatrice Beatrice

    Apr 11, 2026

     

     

      Is it okay to simmer green leafy vegetables for a long time?

      If green leafy vegetables are simmered for a long time during cooking, the nitrates in them will be converted into nitrites, which can easily cause food poisoning in consumers. At the same time, long-term stewing will also cause the loss of chlorophyll and vitamins in green leafy vegetables.

      In addition, most quick-frozen vegetables have been processed and do not need to be cooked for too long, otherwise they will rot and lose a lot of nutrients.

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