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Changes During Cooking

1.6 - Changes During Cooking

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to starches during cooking?

💡 Hint: Think about cooking methods like boiling.

Question 2 Easy

What is coagulation?

💡 Hint: Consider the transformation of eggs when cooked.

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Question 1

What happens to starches when they are heated?

They harden
They gelatinize
They dissolve

💡 Hint: This is a common change seen in many grains.

Question 2

True or False: Cooking always preserves vitamins in food.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider which cooking methods are best for nutrient retention.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Consider how each method affects both taste and health aspects.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Focus on the duration and temperature of cooking.

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