Multiple choice

The ability of some starch-water mixtures to thicken as they cool is called______.

  1. gelatinization

  2. retrogradation

  3. syneresis

  4. viscosity

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Retrogradation is the process where starch molecules re-associate as a mixture cools, often leading to increased thickness or gel formation.