Maillard reaction products can improve both the nutritional and culinary qualities of foods. End products such as melanoidins and reductones can increase antioxidant activity in foods and beverages. Antioxidants can also help food products last longer on the shelf. In addition, several Maillard reaction products are known to have anti-allergenic properties or even bactericidal properties, meaning they can kill bacteria.
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