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# Infographics & stats for visual learners 256 pages of culinary science mastery Science-backed cooking techniques The Science Of Cooking: Every Question Answered To Perfect Your Cooking

**Price:** R1349
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## Summary

> 🍳 Cook Smarter, Not Harder — Science Meets Flavor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Science Of Cooking: Every Question Answered To Perfect Your Cooking
- **How much does it cost?** R1349 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked & Trusted:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.8 stars and made it a bestseller in cooking education.
- • **Comprehensive Coverage:** From spices to seafood, master the science of every kitchen staple.
- • **Step-by-Step Expertise:** Practical advice and Q&A format guide you to perfect every dish with confidence.
- • **Master Culinary Science:** Unlock the secrets behind every ingredient and technique to elevate your cooking game.
- • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Full-color images and infographics make complex food science easy and engaging.

## Overview

The Science Of Cooking is a 256-page hardcover guide by DK Publishing that demystifies the science behind cooking through engaging Q&A, vivid infographics, and practical techniques. Perfect for curious home cooks and professionals alike, it covers everything from meat and seafood to spices and baked goods, empowering you to cook tastier, more nutritious meals with confidence.

## Description

Get Answers To All Your Cooking Science Questions, And Cook Tastier, More Nutritious Food Using Fundamental Principles, Practical Advice, And Step-By-Step Techniques.Where Does The Heat Come From In A Chili Pepper? Why Is Wild Salmon Darker Than Farmed? Does Searing Meat Really Seal In The Juices? A Good Recipe Goes A Long Way, But If You Can Master The Science Behind It, You'Ll Be One Step Ahead.Using Full-Color Images, Stats And Facts Through Infographics, And An Engaging Qanda Format To Show You How To Perfect Your Cooking, The Science Of Cooking Brings Food Science Out Of The Lab And Into Your Kitchen. Topics Include Meat And Poultry, Seafood, Dairy, Pulses And Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Spices, Herbs, Baked Goods, And More, Making It Perfect For Perfecting Everyday Cooking As Well As For Special Meals.

Review: Informative - For someone with no culinary background like me, I find this book very informative. Still reading it and I’m learning many new things.
Review: Excellent book! - Understanding the science behind each cooking.

## Features

- Binding : Hardcover
- Pages : 256
- Publisher : Dk Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,258 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Cooking Education & Reference #17 in Cooking by Ingredient #34 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,327 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative
*by T***. on 31 May 2023*

For someone with no culinary background like me, I find this book very informative. Still reading it and I’m learning many new things.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book!
*by F***A on 5 May 2023*

Understanding the science behind each cooking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pas trop rapide, mais le bouquin me plait,
*by T***I on 9 March 2018*

Pas trop rapide, mais le bouquin me plait, correspons bien à ce que je recherche. A recommender à ceux qui aiment savoir pourquoi plutôt que comment.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-18*