📌 Why your pasta turns into a compact block after draining: starch is the cause

Posted 23 February 2026 by: Admin #Various

Did you drain your pasta and let it sit for a few moments? Now it forms a compact block that is impossible to separate. This frustrating phenomenon is explained by the release of starch during cooking, which acts as a natural glue between the noodles. Discover the scientific tips to avoid this undesirable transformation and preserve perfectly separated pasta.

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