The Maillard Reaction

Believe it or not, steak, coffee beans, caramel, and toast have something in common. It's called The Maillard Reaction and it is the reason that things get browned when they are heated. There's much more to this process, however, and Dr. Kiki is here to explain what's going on in your kitchen.

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[2YinYang2]

There aren't any reputable journals that show evidence for causation between exogenous glycation and disease. I'm searching the literature and all I see is speculation. Furthermore, if the speculation is correct, then it only links glycation with a few autoimmune diseases. There is an enormous list of diseases of which we know the cause and they have nothing to do with glycation products.

Why would our entire economy collapse if drug companies went out of business? (conspiracy theorist crackpot)

[emilyfishie]

this was so cute.

[alotan2acs]

I like this accent. What region of american accent is this?

[Frank Upstate NY]

This sexy woman reminds me of the gal on CSI..."Teflon smart,...and haltingly beautiful". I wonder if her epidermal cells ever see any "stray Maillard Rx's"?

[iAezay]

She reminds me of Moira Brown.

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[himynameisjustin]

I don't know about you but I never put a raw steak on a pan with raw onions just like that... What a waste of steak.

[zackboomer]

everyone ignore this ignorant comment

[Benginator1]

That intro was gay.

[mesentsev]

Whatever the Maillard's reaction does it's products are not very healthy. If like fried food and Maillard's reaction, you shall also welcome MS, autoimmunes and cardiovascular problems. The rest ... sounds fun.

[TheWorldsStage]

Wearing a lab coat / chef jacket combination plus you get to add Dr. to your name while eating all day in a "lab." I want.

[Wil Davis]

Dr. Kiki seems to be a bit of a "Squeeky Chickee", but she can brown my onions any time she likes, provided of course that she keeps her mouth shut and doesn't talk!