Tag: Frying protein

While the myth that high-heat cooking 'destroys' protein persists, the reality is more nuanced. Frying certainly affects protein, causing structural changes, but this doesn't automatically reduce its nutritional worth. Understanding these effects is key to healthier cooking.

According to nutrition experts, heat from cooking can significantly change the structure of proteins. While this process, known as denaturation, is not inherently negative and can even improve digestibility, the high temperatures of frying specifically can degrade the nutritional quality of protein.