It is only by softening and disguising dead flesh by culinary preparation, that it is rendered susceptible of mastication or digestion; and that the sight of its bloody juices and raw horror does not excite intolerable loathing and disgust.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cooking meat hides its bloody nature so humans can eat it without disgust.
- In plain terms
- Cooking makes meat easier to eat by hiding how raw and bloody it is.
- What can you take from it?
- Preparation masks the reality of consumption.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we cook food?
- How do you view eating?
Another view
Not all cultures view raw meat with disgust.
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