Multiple choice

Retrogradation is undesirable _______.

  1. in any food mixture

  2. when a mixture thickens as it cools

  3. when it causes syneresis

  4. with foods that will be frozen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Retrogradation is the realignment of starch molecules. While sometimes useful, it is undesirable when it leads to syneresis, which is the weeping or leaking of water from the food matrix.

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