To calculate the weight of cooked pasta (\(CP\)):
\[ CP = DP \times R \]
Where:
Dry to cooked pasta refers to the transformation process that pasta undergoes when it is cooked. Dry pasta, which is typically made from semolina flour and water, is hard and brittle. When it is cooked in boiling water, it absorbs the water and becomes soft and pliable. The pasta also increases in size and weight as it absorbs the water. The ratio of dry to cooked pasta can vary depending on the type of pasta, but generally, one cup of dry pasta yields about two cups of cooked pasta.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ CP = 100 \times 2.5 = 250 \text{ grams} \]
The weight of cooked pasta is 250 grams.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ CP = 200 \times 2 = 400 \text{ grams} \]
The weight of cooked pasta is 400 grams.