Physics models better define what makes pasta al dente: Mathematical model describes swelling, elasticity, adhesion of noodles as they cook - Science Daily

Researchers examined how pasta swells, softens, and becomes sticky as it takes up water. They combined measurements of pasta parameters, such as expansion, bending rigidity, and water content to solve a variety of equations to form a theoretical model for the…

Achieving the perfect al dente texture for a pasta noodle can be tough. Noodles can take different times to fully cook, and different recipes call for different amounts of salt to be added. To boot, … [+2303 chars]

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