Meaning of Maillard reaction | Babel Free
/maɪˈjɑː(ɹ)ɹiˈækʃən/Definitions
The condensation reaction of an amino acid and a reducing sugar, followed by polymerization to form brown pigments - melanoidins; one of the causes of browning during cooking.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Maillard-Reaktion
Français
réaction de Maillard
Italiano
reazione di Maillard
Português
reação de Maillard
Examples
“If the surface temperature exceeds the boiling point, as it does during grilling and frying, the Maillard reactions produce typical roasted, browned aromas.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.