The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Key Variables
Temperature (150-180°C)pH (3.5-4.5)Water activity (0.5-0.7)Reaction time (30-60 minutes)Sugar concentration (50-70%)
Common Mistakes
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Over-reduction
Cause: Excessive heat or prolonged reaction time
Fix: Monitor temperature and reaction time