By zooming into spaghetti at the molecular level, scientists have uncovered how its structure withstands the chaos of boiling water. Credit: Shutterstock ============================================================================ New research from Lund University reveals that gluten plays a vital role in keeping spaghetti intact while boiling What prevents spaghetti from falling apart when cooked in boiling water? According to recent research, gluten is the key factor. The quantity of salt added to the cooking water also plays a surprisingly important role. To investigate, scientists used advanced analytical methods to examine the internal structure of store-bought spaghetti in both regular and gluten-free forms. Their results indicate...