does the weight of potato increase or decrease after boiling?

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does the weight of potato increase or decrease after boiling?

2006-07-31 02:17:48 · 4 answers · asked by potatoman 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

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in my understanding a boiled potato would absorb water from the boiling and thereby gain weight.... but if left in a dry place where it can drain somewhat and the air can absrb some water bck in... the potato would in fact weight less than before it was cooked because some of the potato would be dispersed in the water...

2006-08-03 19:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It increases because it gains water

2006-07-31 09:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Fowl Language 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

increases slightly. the starch gets cooked and more water is absorbed.

2006-07-31 09:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by geo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i dunno youre the potatoman you should know

2006-07-31 09:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋