There was a time when people used to cook and eat food in iron pans. But then gradually aluminum replaced iron utensils. However, food cooked in iron utensils is very beneficial for health. Food cooked in iron utensils is rich in iron. People who eat food cooked in iron utensils get adequate amount of iron. Often people cook vegetables or lentils etc. in iron pans. But let us tell you that it is not appropriate to cook everything in an iron pan. There are some things that should be avoided while cooking in an iron pan. Let us know what things should be avoided while cooking in an iron pan-
Do not cook this food in an iron pan
- spinach
Spinach vegetable, sabzi or bhaji should be avoided from being cooked in an iron pan. Let us tell you that spinach contains acid, which can react with iron. If you cook spinach in iron and eat it, it can also harm your health. However, if you cook spinach in a normal pan, then it will give you all the nutrients of spinach. - Beetroot
Beetroot is a good source of iron. Therefore, you should not cook beetroot or any dish made from it in an iron pan. If you cook beetroot in an iron pan, it can spoil the taste of the food. Also, the color of the vegetables can change. It can also harm health. - Eggs
You should also avoid cooking eggs in an iron pan. You should not cook eggs or anything made from eggs in an iron pan. Let us tell you that the sulfur present in eggs can react with iron. Cooking eggs in an iron pan can spoil their taste and color. Not only this, eating egg dishes made in an iron pan can cause digestive problems. - Tomato
Do not cook tomatoes or any tomato dish in an iron pan. The acid present in tomatoes can react with the iron pan. Eating it changes the taste of tomatoes completely. Tomato vegetable cooked in an iron pan is also harmful for health.