How Long to Boil Carrots to Reduce Oxalates?
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According to a study published in the Italian Journal of Food Science, boiling vegetables can significantly reduce their oxalate content, with carrots being particularly responsive. This process involves leaching water-soluble oxalates from the vegetable into the cooking water. Understanding how long to boil carrots to reduce oxalates is key for those monitoring their intake for health reasons.
