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About the Course

This course introduces several basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation, and the enjoyment of
food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application. Among others, they include the consumption of
cooked food, the physiological and evolutionary implications of the senses, geographic and cultural influences on food, and the rationale behind
food preparation. We will also discuss issues such as coupling of senses to improve sense stimulation; altering flavor by chemical means, and
modification of the coloration to improve the appearance of dishes. Following the video demonstrations of the scientific princi...
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Top reviews

DJ

Jun 3, 2021

Very easy to understand even for someone new to food science like me. Learn a lot about the basic science of how our body works to see taste smell taste hear and touch food and how cooking works.

SJ

Sep 28, 2020

Thank you very much Professor Chow and Professor Yeung as well as to your student assistants. I find the topics, demonstrations and assignments very interesting and useful in my profession.

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By Imad A

Feb 28, 2021

Amazing course thank you so much

By Jose A M G

Aug 4, 2019

Great course. I've learnt a lot!

By SL V

Jun 6, 2021

perfect . recommend this course

By Lucas M d M S

Feb 9, 2021

It was exactly what I expected.

By Anusha J K

Jun 28, 2020

I had fun learning this course.

By gregory k

Apr 11, 2023

I really enjoyed this course !

By Andini K

Sep 29, 2020

I know how prepare good meal.

By Akhil M C G

Mar 27, 2020

nice course i have ever done

By Faiza b k

Apr 28, 2018

It’s amazing n knowledgeable

By Harout S

Aug 13, 2022

wow what a great experience

By Faruk Y

Mar 6, 2021

Best gastronomy course ever

By Hu J

Dec 18, 2020

Good time with all of you!

By Lina M

Jun 6, 2018

I enjoyed it very much!

By Gustavo R M

Aug 24, 2020

Very good! Recomend!

By vaibhavi h

Apr 29, 2020

FUN WAY OF LEARNING.

By Ivan H N

Oct 28, 2019

Excelent Course !!!

By Natalia A

Sep 12, 2018

Great experience!!!

By Sahil R

Oct 17, 2016

it was very helpful

By SON L D

Sep 5, 2022

A very good Course

By Sneha S

Dec 8, 2021

It is very helpful

By Reinaldo V

Nov 20, 2020

loved this course.

By SUSHOVAN S

Jun 28, 2020

Excellent course.

By Terry S

Sep 2, 2016

Loved the course!

By Isabel S A

Jun 22, 2024

fantastic course

By Lina R

Oct 22, 2020

very informative