Practice Changes During Cooking - 1.6 | Chapter 1: Food Preparation | ICSE Class 12 Home Science
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1.6 - Changes During Cooking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to starches during cooking?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cooking methods like boiling.

Question 2

Easy

What is coagulation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the transformation of eggs when cooked.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens to starches when they are heated?

  • They harden
  • They gelatinize
  • They dissolve

πŸ’‘ Hint: This is a common change seen in many grains.

Question 2

True or False: Cooking always preserves vitamins in food.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which cooking methods are best for nutrient retention.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the trade-offs between boiling and steaming vegetables in terms of nutrient retention and taste.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each method affects both taste and health aspects.

Question 2

Given a list of cooking methods, analyze their effects on starch and protein components in food. Which methods retain these nutrients best?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the duration and temperature of cooking.

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