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Meaning of Maillard reaction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/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.

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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.

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