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# 4.7/5 stars from 372 reviews 200,000+ copies sold worldwide Fully rewritten with latest kitchen science McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture

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## Summary

> 🍳 Decode the science of flavor and never cook in the dark again!

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- **What is this?** McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture
- **How much does it cost?** R2512 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **New Generation Edition:** Completely updated to reflect two decades of food science breakthroughs.
- • **Solve Kitchen Mysteries:** From why onions make you cry to how to spot stale eggs—answers at your fingertips.
- • **Trusted by Culinary Icons:** Praised by Samin Nosrat, Jamie Oliver, and Heston Blumenthal for unmatched depth.
- • **Join a Global Foodie Community:** Over 200,000 readers worldwide already elevating their cooking game.
- • **The Ultimate Culinary Encyclopedia:** Unlock the science, history, and culture behind every ingredient and technique.

## Overview

McGee on Food and Cooking is a bestselling, critically acclaimed encyclopedia that demystifies the science, history, and culture of food. With over 200,000 copies sold and a 4.7-star rating, this fully updated edition offers millennial professionals a deep dive into kitchen secrets, endorsed by top chefs and perfect for anyone eager to master the art and science of cooking.

## Description

'This explains everything . Literally. I am so grateful to McGee for his tirelessness, his patience, and his commitment to answering the whys of the kitchen.' Samin Nosrat 'A goldmine of information about every ingredient and cooking process, answering all the questions you will ever have about food.' - Jamie Oliver 'Quite simply one of the greatest cookery books ever written ' - Heston Blumenthal If you've ever wondered: Why fish goes off quicker than meat; How to tell stale eggs from fresh ones; Why you're supposed to leave pancake batter to rest; How it is that cheese can possibly have so many different permutations of flavour and texture; Why chopping onions makes you cry; Or even how to avoid poisoning your guests - then this is the book for you. The ultimate cookery classic, ON FOOD AND COOKING renders the everyday miracles of the kitchen wondrous and fascinating, shedding light on questions that have puzzled generations of cooks. Harold McGee's original was acclaimed as a masterpiece on both sides of the Atlantic, selling over 200,000 copies worldwide. Now completely rewritten for a new generation, reflecting the seismic shifts in science and upsurge in home cooking over the past two decades, this new book will amaze all those who love food.

## Features

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 24,479 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 36 in Food & Drink Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries 2,153 in Home & Garden (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 372 Reviews |

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## Frequently Bought Together

- McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture
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*Last updated: 2026-10-26*