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Maillard Reaction

Level 2Generally 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