Which of the Following Factors Either Decreases the Viscosity of a Starch

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors either decreases the viscosity of a starch paste or delays the gelatinization of a starch paste?

• A) adding acid prior to the end of pasting
• B) stirring late in the cooking process
• C) adding sugar to the starch prior to cooking
• D) all of the above decrease or delay gelatinization
• E) none of the above decreases or delays gelatinzation

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