browning reaction
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of browning reaction
Frist recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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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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