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Because water weighs more than air, so when boiled, the vegetable is filled with water
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Why do you put salt in with boiling water and vegetables?
It is commonplace to put salt in water when boiling most foods. The reason why you put salt in with boiling water and vegetables is to help them retain moisture.
Why do you have boiling water start for some vegetables?
it makes them hot
Why does yoke go to center when boiling an egg?
It goes to the center as the yolk is heavier.
What are basic methods used for cooking vegetables?
For leafy vegetables - steaming and micro-waving. For root vegetables - boiling, baking and micro-waving.
Which is heavier CO2 or air and how does the temperature affect it?
Air is heavier than C02, CO2 has a very low boiling point. It is also a pollutant.
Cooking vegetables water soluble vitamins will be retained by what cooking method?
Steaming the vegetables rather than boiling.
Do vegetables have cells after boiling it?
:-D Yes! But one has to admit, they were always there.
Disadvantages of boiling?
There are several disadvantages to boiling food. For example, boiling vegetables basically drains the nutrients out of the food and into the water, so the nutrients that would normally be consumed are gone.
What is Preheating vegetables in boiling water or steam to prepare them for freezing is known as?
blanching
How do you keep your vegetables green while cooking?
Depending on the vegetables, you can steam them or Blanche them. (Where you put vegetables in boiling water, then put them in ice cold water)
What effect does boiling the plant material on catalase activity?
it will be heavier and it will turn different colors. Also it will decrease the rate
What is the name of the process of preparing meat or green vegetables or nuts by plunging them into boiling water?
blanching
