To protect the vitamin content of fruits and vegetables, you would:

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Vine-ripened fruits and vegetables have a higher vitamin content compared to those that have been picked prematurely. Chilling immediately after picking helps to slow down the rate of vitamin loss. Keeping them at room temperature can lead to accelerated vitamin loss, so this is not the best choice. Therefore, options B and C (vine-ripened and chilled immediately after picking) are the best choices for protecting vitamin content.

To Protect the Vitamin Content of Fruits and Vegetables, You