Why Heat Changes Food
Food & CookingAges 6–8

Why Heat Changes Food

Why does an egg turn firm and a potato go soft? Explore how steam cooks a dumpling, why bread browns on top, and why melted butter can set again while a cooked egg stays changed for good.

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Why Heat Changes Food
Food & CookingAges 6–8

Why Heat Changes Food

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Why does an egg turn firm and a potato go soft? Explore how steam cooks a dumpling, why bread browns on top, and why melted butter can set again while a cooked egg stays changed for good.

Episodes

3 episodes · 8:22 total
How does an egg get firm?
How does an egg get firm?2:32182:3218
Why does bread turn golden when we toast it?
Why does bread turn golden when we toast it?3:06183:0618
Why do potato slices go crunchy in the oven?
Why do potato slices go crunchy in the oven?2:42182:4218
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