You've likely seen or heard the term before, maybe in a recipe or on a food show—achieving the "Maillard reaction" sounds ...

Exposure to a common chemical found in breakfast foods could have adverse health effects. These health effects include an increase in the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Image caption, The browning on the top of these ribs is due to the Maillard reaction. Health experts have one word of caution. When barbecuing food over smoke (which doesn't happen in a ...