What You Need to Know
The Maillard reaction and caramelization occur at high temperatures, while controlled gelatinization of starches is achieved during steaming. Fermentation and pickling introduce biochemical transformations that enhance preservation and umami through proteolysis and lactic acid production.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction, caramelization, starch gelatinization, proteolysis, lactic acid fermentation