The Maillard reaction is the (intoxicating, IMHO) sweet/savory taste, browning, aroma and flavor of foods like bread crust, roasted coffee, and especially meat. It’s a complex combo of activated amino acids and reduced sugars that makes life worth living.
The Maillard reaction is the (intoxicating, IMHO) sweet/savory taste, browning, aroma and flavor of foods like bread crust, roasted coffee, and especially meat. It’s a complex combo of activated amino acids and reduced sugars that makes life worth living.