AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition: Student Book

Stewing or braising steak To improve the texture and appearance of food, and make it easier to eat, swallow and digest. Explanation Cooking causes starch granules to swell, gelatinise and thicken or soften a food, for example: To improve the texture and appearance Explanation Cooking tenderises meat. This means the cooking process softens the meat so that it is easy to chew and digest. Béchamel sauce Cooked rice Jacket potatoes Why food is cooked 81