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    3. Explain why the texture of foods can toughen after prolonged to heat?
    Explain why the texture of foods can toughen after prolonged to heat?

    How cooking alters food

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    0  Views: 501 Answers: 3 Posted: 12 years ago
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      As foods lose more and more moisture,


      they become tougher and tougher.

      12 years ago. Rating: 4
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        When foods are cooked for long periods of time, they lose moisture and the characteristics of their fibers tend to bind with less elasticity.

        12 years ago. Rating: 3
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          digger

          Jamie Oliver has NOTHING on YOU.
          commented 12 years ago
          Dardaigh

          Unless they're submerged in liquids whilst being cooked or basted often, Chef Shootah. :)
          commented 12 years ago
          Shootah

          Yeah...whatever I don't eat, I wear for shoes the next day! LOL!
          commented 12 years ago
          Dardaigh

          Ha ha ha...bet that doesn't happen often. Bon Appetit! :)
          commented 12 years ago

          Try roasting an ice cube and see what happens.

          12 years ago. Rating: 3
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            Dardaigh

            :)
            commented 12 years ago


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