ICMR Stresses Proper Cooking for Better Digestibility and Nutrient Retention0

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• September 18, 2025

Key Update The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) highlights that cooking improves the digestibility of most foods. Cooking softens food, makes it easier to chew, and enhances appearance, taste, flavour, and texture, which increases acceptability. The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, under ICMR, stresses the importance of using proper pre-cooking and cooking methods