A chef is preparing a roasted meat and wants to ensure that the meat will be nicely browned and full of flavor and aroma. Which of the following will need to occur to get these results?

Question

Question 13 options:

A)

Maillard reaction

B)

Poaching

C)

Caramelization

D)

Conduction

Answer 1

To achieve nicely browned meat that is full of flavor and aroma, the correct answer is:

A) Maillard reaction

The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor and aroma.