Maillard Reaction
Synonyms
Browning Reaction
Browning Reactions
Browning, Food
Brownings, Food
Food Browning
Food Brownings
Reaction, Browning
Reaction, Maillard
Reactions, Browning
One of a group of nonenzymatic reactions in which aldehydes, ketones, or reducing sugars react with amino acids, peptides, or proteins. Food browning reactions, such as those that occur with cooking of meats, and also food deterioration reactions, resulting in decreased nutritional value and color changes, are attributed to this reaction type. The Maillard reaction is studied by scientists in the agriculture, food, nutrition, and carbohydrate chemistry fields.