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Cooking is essential for certain foods due to a variety of reasons, mainly safety, digestibility, and nutrient availability: Killing Harmful Microorganisms: Some raw foods, especially meat, poultry, and eggs, can contain harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli, or Trichinella). Cooking kills these pathogens, making the food safe to eat. Breaking Down Tough … Read more