Effects of Maillard Reaction 9 Desirable: – Color - bread crust, syrup, meat Flavor - coffee, cocoa, meats Antioxidants 9 Undesirable – Color - changes in color during storage Flavor - changes during processing and storage Nutritional loss - essential amino acids, Vitamins (vit c), palatability and digestibility Toxicity/mutagenicityEffects of Maillard Reaction 9 Desirable: – Color - bread crust, syrup, meat Flavor - coffee, cocoa, meats Antioxidants 9 Undesirable – Color - changes in color during storage Flavor - changes during processing and storage Nutritional loss - essential amino acids, Vitamins (vit c), palatability and digestibility Toxicity/mutagenicity