Vitamins
A vitamin that helps with vision
Vitamin A
Large round pot used for cooking
Stockpot
Used for chopping
Chef's knife
Forms strong bones
Calcium
Best cooking method for water-soluble vitamins
Steaming
Vitamin found in citrus fruits.
Vitamin C
A pointed strainer used primarily for liquids
China cap
For precision cutting
Mineral found in meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
Phosphorous
Excellent nutrient retention
Microwaving
Vitamin found in pork, whole grains, and fortified cereal.
Vitamin B1
Used for cooking and scraping.
Rubber spatula
Good for bread cutting
Serrated knife
Acts as an electrolyte
Sodium
Very short cooking time using high heat
Stir fry
Vitamin found in animal products only
Vitamin B12
Used for stirring large pots
Ladle
Long, slender knife used for deboning various meats.
Boning knife
Found in nuts, seeds, leafy green vegetables, and whole grains
Magnesium
Uses dry heat to retain minerals and fat-soluble vitamins.
Roasting
Found in dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, and fortified grains.
Vitamin folate
A rectangular pan used for roasting meat and/or veggies
Roasting pan
A small knife used for peeling and cutting fruits and vegetables.
Pairing knife
Found in red meat, fish, or poultry
Iron
A method of cooking using direct heat, creating a smoky flavor
Grilling