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What happens to food molecules during the Maillard browning reaction?

They change chemically and brown.

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  1. They change chemically and brown ✔
  2. They simply get wet
  3. They turn into water

Why: Browning is a chemical change where food molecules react and create new flavors and colors.

Huh, didn't know that: Browning is a chemical change where food molecules react and create new flavors and colors.

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Answer: They change chemically and brown. Browning is a chemical change where food molecules react and create new flavors and colors.

  1. Scouting America: Chemistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/chemistry
    Discuss with your counselor whether a physical or chemical change has occurred
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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