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While making cake or dhokla, the dough rises because of a substance that is produced during fermentation. What substance is this? Why does it cause the dough to rise?

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During the preparation of dhokla or cake, the fermentation process releases carbon dioxide gas, which causes the dough to rise. The carbon dioxide gas is released in the form of bubbles. This causes the dough to rise.

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