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Since it is a nonenzymatic process, what does a Maillard reaction need to change the flavor of food?

Question #149198. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 30 2023.
Originally posted Mar 30 2023 7:59 PM.

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Louis Camille Maillard (1878-1936) was a French chemist and physician.

The chemical reaction which bears his name is responsible for the browning of food, which also adds flavour. Amino acids and reducing sugars react when heated, producing caramelisation.

https://wiki2.org/en/Maillard_reaction+Newton

Mar 30 2023, 8:06 PM

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Since it is a nonenzymatic process, what does a Maillard reaction need to change the flavor of food?

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