AMINO ACIDS - Amino acids called lysine gives most of the color to browning reactions. This amino acid is naturally
occurring and because it has an amino group in it’s side chain, is able to react well with the sugars producing a rich
color and taste. Thus those foods rich in lysine will brown nicely. Whey is a lysine rich protein and when used as a
food additive can help brown the food. Breads also brown well due to the content of lysine in flour.