Practice mode Horticulture

Why do potatoes develop excessive browning when fried?

Correct answer A. Reaction between amino acid and sugar

Explanation

Excess browning in fried potatoes comes from the Maillard reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids such as asparagine, which is worse in tubers stored cold.

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