“…However, as suggested by Pomeranz et al (18), the possibility of caramelization reactions of various sugars as an additional source of brown pigments and flavor compounds cannot be overlooked. That such reactions may take place at temperatures even below those generally encountered during baking has been reported (7). Also, the extensive formation of methylfurfural from rhamnose does not appear to be accompanied by a corresponding decrease in amino acids, thus suggesting the formation of methylfurfural directly from the sugar.…”