Practice Changes During Cooking (1.6) - Food Preparation

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Question 1.
What happens to starches during cooking?
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Think about cooking methods like boiling.
Question 2.
What is coagulation?
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Consider the transformation of eggs when cooked.
3Question 3.
What happens to starches when they are heated?
- They harden
- They gelatinize
- They dissolve
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This is a common change seen in many grains.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cooking always preserves vitamins in food.
- True
- False
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Consider which cooking methods are best for nutrient retention.
Question 5.
Discuss the trade-offs between boiling and steaming vegetables in terms of nutrient retention and taste.
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Consider how each method affects both taste and health aspects.
Question 6.
Given a list of cooking methods, analyze their effects on starch and protein components in food. Which methods retain these nutrients best?
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Focus on the duration and temperature of cooking.

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