This method has now been used to reveal the ultrafast dynamics of electrons and nuclear interactions during a chemical reaction.

But such treatment comes at a cost," says Lund. UHT treatment triggers a so-called "Maillard reaction," a chemical reaction between protein and sugar that occurs when food is fried or roasted at ...

The explanation lies in their extensive processing, causing chemical reactions that degrade protein quality in the product and, in some cases, produce new substances of concern. A University of ...