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browning reaction

American  
[brou-ning ree-ak-shuhn] / ˈbraʊ nɪŋ riˌæk ʃən /

noun

  1. Cooking, Chemistry. Maillard reaction.


Etymology

Origin of browning reaction

Frist recorded in 1920–25

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When the fruit is cut, bruised, or exposed to air, the enzyme helps trigger the browning reaction.

From Science Daily May 24, 2026

The "browning" reaction that occurs when sugar and protein interact with heat, beloved among chefs, is called the Maillard reaction.

From Science Daily Oct. 16, 2023

This is the browning reaction known as Maillard.

From Washington Post Dec. 19, 2022

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