There's More Science To Pasta Salad Than You May Have Thought
Have you ever wondered about what happens to pasta when it's put in the fridge? Believe it or not, when refrigerated, it undergoes a fundamental change.
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Have you ever wondered about what happens to pasta when it's put in the fridge? Believe it or not, when refrigerated, it undergoes a fundamental change.
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