Maillard Reaction
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Maillard Reaction is a other — Browning during cooking; amino acid + sugar reactions
What it does
Browning during cooking; amino acid + sugar reactions
Where you'll see it
Roasted meats, chocolate, coffee, heated products
Benefits
Develops characteristic flavors and colors in foods.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): these reactions are probably one of the most studied reactions in chemistry