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Question
The process of cooking makes pasta soft and edible. How does cooking affect the starch in pasta and creates this texture?
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Solution
Pasta becomes soft when cooked due to a process known as gelatinisation. During boiling, the starch in the pasta absorbs water, swells, and softens, giving it a chewy, edible texture. However, if cooked for too long, the pasta can turn mushy.
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