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Culinary Nutrition

Activity 2. Heat transfer and Maillard Reaction


Gianne Lyrish Raco
BSHM 2-2N

1. What is Heat Transfer?


In general, heat transfer describes the flow of heat (thermal
energy) due to temperature differences and the subsequent
temperature distribution and changes, also a discipline of
thermal engineering that concerns the generation, use,
conversion, and exchange of thermal energy between physical
systems. Heat transfer is classified into various mechanisms,
such as thermal conduction, thermal convection, thermal
radiation, and transfer of energy by phase changes.

2. What is Maillard Reaction?


A chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing
sugar, this gives browned food its distinctive flavor. Seared
steaks, fried dumplings, cookies and other kinds of biscuits,
breads, toasted marshmallows, and many other foods undergo
this reaction. Usually requiring the addition of heat. Like
caramelization, it is a form of non-enzymatic browning.

3. What is the relationship of caramelization and maillard?


arcamelization and maillard are distinct. They are both
promoted by heating, but the Maillard reaction involves amino
acids, whereas caramelization is the pyrolysis of certain sugars.

4. What is the importance of Time and Temperature in


Culinary Nutrition?
The importance of Time and Temperature in Culinary Nutrition
is to avoid foodborne illness it also helps safety and quality
professionals within the industry to control bacteria growth.

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