Cooking can be considered both a science and art. In relation to chemistry, It is common knowledge that cooking is a form of chemical change as the raw ingredients change in chemical composition as it is prepared and subject to heat. Biology suggests that food is paramount for our body's daily sustenance, as food contains vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates which aid in regulating our body processes and our growth and development. In the process of cooking. Art is a form of self-expression and some people love to express themselves through the means of cooking. Some even make food their media wherein they make illustrations and sculpture. This can be observed in Japanese bento making, cake and pastry decorations, as well plating of our everyday meals. Cooking is essential to us humans since we are fond of flavors; also, we consider eating as an experience where we use our sense of taste to perceive the complex flavors in our food. In a scientific perspective, cooking can kill the microorganisms in our food such as meat and poultry, making it more suitable for consumption.
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