AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · 8585
Paper 1
Revise: Preparing and Shaping MixturesBinding means holding a loose or wet mixture together. A mixture needs enough structure to be shaped, lifted and turned without falling apart.
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GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition · key term
Holding a loose or wet food mixture together so that it can retain its shape during preparation and cooking.
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Paper 1
Revise: Preparing and Shaping MixturesBinding means holding a loose or wet mixture together. A mixture needs enough structure to be shaped, lifted and turned without falling apart.
Link each technique to its purpose: equal-sized portions support even cooking; binding holds a mixture together; coating changes the outside texture.
Distinguish binding from coating. Mashed potato can bind a fishcake mixture, while breadcrumbs on the outside form its coating.
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