Isomaltol is a natural furan obtained by the enzymatic degradation of starch. It is also a flavor component in bread crust, produced by thermal degradation (caramelization) of sugars.[2] Isomaltol is obtained after the Maillard reaction from an amino acid and a reducing sugar[citation needed]

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References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5066
  2. ^ Principles of Food Chemistry (1999), John M. DeMan, pg 286. ISBN 0-8342-1234-X


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