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Concept information

Preferred term

Maillard reaction

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information One of a group of non-enzymatic reactions in which aldehydes, ketones, or reducing sugars react with amino acids, peptides, or proteins.

Broader concept

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Synonyms

  • non-enzymatic browning
  • nonenzymatic browning

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/20114

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