| 1 | Plastics will soften when exposed to heat. | |
| 2 | But prices could soften some in the future. | |
| 3 | Heat can soften the plant material and help release the nutrients. | |
| 4 | Even just softening food - which cooking does - makes it more digestible. | |
| 5 | Cooking softens food, and releases sugars and other products ready for absorption. |