. In a large saucepan, 000 g of ½" cubes were covered with 000 mL of deionized water. The saucepan was covered with a lid and brought to a boil on a gas stovetop. Once boiling, the heat was reduced to a medium simmer and the potato cubes were cooked until a fork could be easily inserted into the center. The pan was then removed from the heat and the 