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vHAUNG6011

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Compare the quality of unsoaked beans that are cooked until tender to unsoaked beans that are cooked as long as the control legumes in the basic recipe.

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What is the impact of the addition of baking soda to the final texture, appearance, and flavor of the cooked legumes?



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Answer to Question 1

Ultimately, the quality of the cooked beans should be similar; however, it will take a longer time to cook the unsoaked beans when compared to the control legumes.

Answer to Question 2

The addition of baking soda creates an alkaline environment, which softens the legumes.



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vHAUNG6011

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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