Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Root vegetables do not suffer much loss of nutrients by either wet or dry methods of cooking skin prevents leaching.
2. If soda (sodium-bicarbonate) is added to pulses to facilitate cooking or to preserve the colour, most of thiamine is destroyed.
Select the correct answer

A. Only 1

B. Both 1 and 2

C. Only 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Option B