The Maillard Reaction Reconsidered ─ Cooking and Eating for Health

Cooking can involve chemical reactions that make our food smell and taste better. During the cooking process, the Maillard reaction is partially responsible for creating the flavor and color of grilled and seared foods. The Maillard reaction has also been linked to chronic degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Exploring this link, this book also elaborates on dietary risk factors for chronic degenerative diseases as well as dietary factors to help prevent them.

Jack N. Losso, PhD, is a professor of Food Science in the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His current research interests include angiogenesis, macular degeneration, chronic inflammation, cancer, and functional foods. Dr. Losso has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, proceedings, and journal/magazine articles. He is a Certified Food Scientist and Professional member of the Institute of Food Technologists, American Chemical Society, American Oil Chemists Society, and the American Association of Cereal Chemists International.