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the process is called gelatinization- which occurs when heated starch molecules absorb water and expand. sometimes they expand 2-3 times their volume when cooked.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCereal grains expand mainly because of water absorption. Starch granules in the cereal grains will gelatinate and absorb water when heated.
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Are there units smaller than an ounce?
An avoirdupois ounce is equal to 437.5 grains, while an international troy ounce is equal to 480 grains. It is based upon the mass of a single grain of cereal.
Why is cereal the best shock absorber for an egg?
Though cereal may not be the best shock absorbant for an egg drop experiment (if weight doesn't matter, use flour), it is very good. The reason it works is becasue of the density of the cereal and the force placed upon it.
Why is the compressive strength of wood more along grains?
it depends upon the sliding of fibers or grains on each other, if sliding is more so you will get more compressive strength.
Does properly air-entrained cement paste shrink or expand upon freezing?
It will shrink!
The two types of sentences found in a paragraph are the?
The topic sentence and sentences that expand upon it.
Is it harmful to eat bugs found in cereal?
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What is the opposite of character?
I think you need to expand upon the definition of this word before an antonym can be provided.
Do Most liquids do not expand upon freezing?
No only water it's the odd one.
How many trout starting from level 60 cooking does it take to get 99 cooking in runescape?
Thousands upon thousands. You're better off cooking swordfish---it'd take fewer of those.
What was the significance for Japan to expand in world war 2?
Raw material to avoid dependence upon the outside world.
How many calories are in 3oz steak?
It will depend upon the type of steak and cooking method approximately 240 calories
How many grains of rice fill a tub?
depends upon the size of the tub, it's impossible to answer that one without knowing how big the container is.
