When cooking green beans,Lenny likes to add baking soda to the cooking water,because it keeps the color of the beans from turning olive green.As a result of this practice,Lenny's green beans have _____ than green beans cooked in plain water.
A)more essential amino acids
B)fewer kilocalories
C)less vitamin C
D)greater fatty acid content

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Adding baking soda (an alkaline substance) to the cooking water can lead to a breakdown of vitamin C, a water-soluble and heat-sensitive nutrient, resulting in green beans with less vitamin C compared to those cooked in plain water.

When Cooking Green Beans,Lenny Likes to Add Baking Soda to the Cooking