Multiple choice

Cooking causes protein in foods to gelatinise and thicken food.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gelatinisation is a process that occurs when starch granules are heated in a liquid, causing them to swell and thicken the mixture. Proteins, on the other hand, undergo denaturation and coagulation when cooked. Therefore, the statement is false because gelatinisation is specific to carbohydrates, not proteins.