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It has to do with hypertonicity between cells. The concentration of water in salt water is lower than the concentration of water inside the potato. So water will move out of the potato and in to the salt water to create equilibrium, causing the potato to shrink.
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What is the conclusion of a soggy potato experiment?
That the potatoes do get soggy the longer it sat in salt water
When do you add salt to water when boiling potatoes?
Add the salt to the water before you add the potatoes. If you are boiling potatoes with the intention of mashing them, don't add salt at all.
Does salted boiling water change the potatoes?
If you water your potatoes with salt water they will die. Don't water anything with salt water. Plants require fresh water.
Why soak old potatoes in tap water rather than salt water?
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours. Salt water increase the content of sodium in potatoes but it is not important.
Why dipping of Potatoes in cold water for long time before frying is a must?
This rinses some of the starch out of the potatoes, which allows them to be lighter and crisper -- less soggy.
Should you soak old potatoes in salt water or tap water when being prepared for cooking?
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours. Salt water increase the content of sodium in potatoes but it is not important.
Does tap water or salt water help old potatoes?
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours.
Are potatoes rigid in salt or distilled water?
depends.
Will potatoes get too soggy for mashing if peeled and soaked overnight?
No, just make sure they are totally under water and under refrigeration
What is it called when a fish can live in both freshwater and salt water?
Potatoes
What happens to potatoes in fresh water and salt water?
In fresh water it will swell in salty one it will shrink
Why is the potatoes soaked in concentrated salt solution becomes flaccid?
The potatoes become flacid because the salt water drins out the moisture from the cells of the potatoes. This process is called exo-osmosis . The cells lose their turgidity and hence the potatoes become flacid :)
