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The Science of Cooking(烹調的科學)

The Science of Cooking(烹調的科學)

  • Exhibition date: Permanent exhibition
  • Exhibition place:2F

Description

This exhibition focuses on cooking as its core, showcasing the connection between science and daily life. It introduces the scientific knowledge behind cooking principles, integrating agri-food education with smart cooking technologies to enhance awareness of food sources and technological applications. It also emphasizes innovation and sustainable development in culinary culture, presenting an in-depth dialogue between science and life.

The Science of Cooking exhibition hall is a fascinating journey from the kitchen to the realm of science! Centered around cooking, it unveils the scientific secrets behind food, exploring the exciting connections from culinary arts to technology. Seemingly ordinary cooking actually contains boundless knowledge, encompassing not only the chemical mysteries of ingredient transformation but also incorporating agri-food education and smart cooking technologies. Through interactive design, visitors become “scientific chefs,” observing the changing ingredients during heating, preparing dishes hands-on, or using smart devices to create “future meals.” You can also explore international culinary techniques and understand the scientific connections between taste and smell. This is a space full of fun and learning, where everyone can discover their own little universe of cooking science.

The exhibition hall is suitable for anyone interested in the science of cooking, the stories behind food and agri-food education.

The exhibition hall offers audio guides, smart cooking interactive experiences, and robot chef ordering services. These can be accessed using the “NSTM Mobile” webpage, https://mobile.nstm.gov.tw/ (currently available in Chinese only.) Remember to register and log in if you want to use the smart cooking and robot services!

Additionally, the family kitchen area will host educational activities from time to time. Please follow the museum’s official website and event registration system for details!

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The Science of Cooking(烹調的科學)

Focus

  • Agri-food Education Zone
    Agri-food Education Zone
    Understanding the journey of food can reassure you of your food consumption and contribute to environmental sustainability! The area showcases various agri-food education tools, along with demonstrations of a canning machine and food processing knowledge. Visitors are welcome to explore and learn!
  • Principles of Cooking
    Principles of Cooking
    Since humans learned to cook with fire, many originally bland and unpalatable foods underwent fascinating and appealing transformations. Different combinations of ingredients and cooking methods can create innovative change. The secrets of food preparation await your discovery!
  • Smart Cooking Zone
    Smart Cooking Zone
    Today’s smart technologies not only cook delicious meals but also integrate the IoT to provide convenient access to ingredients, recipe suggestions, and a series of applications, leading to final dining experiences. Come and experience it firsthand! Note: Some exhibits require registration as a museum member and logging into the “NSTM Mobile” webpage, choosing “Smart Exhibits” then “Science of Cooking Hall” for access. (The webpage is currently available in Chinese only.)
  • Robot Chef
    Robot Chef
    Let a robot cook and serve your meal! The “Robot Chef,” a collaboration between the museum and the Precision Machinery Research Development Center, is Taiwan’s first 15-axis robot. Its dual arms possess human-like dexterity, capable of completing various cooking processes. (Membership registration and login to the “NSTM Mobile” web page are required for paid order. The webpage is currently available in Chinese only.) Service Hours: 9:00 - 12:00/ 13:00 - 16:10 (Last order times: 11:45/ 15:55. The Robot Chef service will be postponed if there are other activities scheduled in the Family Kitchen.)
  • Family Kitchen
    Family Kitchen
    The Family Kitchen provides a platform for hands-on experiences and expert sharing! Experience the diverse variations and delightful flavors of cooking through practical activities! Please follow the museum’s official website and the promotional education activity registration system for related events.

Location

2F
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