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

question 2

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 these decrease or delay gelatinization.

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