browning reaction
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of browning reaction
Frist recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The "browning" reaction that occurs when sugar and protein interact with heat, beloved among chefs, is called the Maillard reaction.
From Science Daily
This is the browning reaction known as Maillard.
From Washington Post
When it combines with amino acids in your skin, DHA causes a browning reaction—the same type of reaction that occurs when you make toast or grill meat, explains Dr. Adam Friedman, director of dermatologic research at Montefiore-Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
From Time
The best place to start is not with grilling meats or vegetables, but with the caramelization of sugar — a simpler form of browning reaction.
From Washington Post
It said its cola only contains one of the compounds cited by CSPI, and that the compound -- formed in the "browning reaction" while cooking -- is found in trace amounts in a variety of food and drinks.
From Reuters
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