Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Freckles on Roti:
Non Enzymatic Browning Explained

Maillard Reaction in Chapati

The transformation of raw ingredients into golden-brown delights is largely governed by the Maillard reaction. This form of non-enzymatic browning involves the interaction between reducing sugars and amino acids.

Understanding the nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl group is fundamental for any food technologist.