The article reviews the chemistry of Maillard reaction,the status of study on Maillard reaction and its effect on food color,flavor,nutrition and safety during processing and storag e.

• 综述了美拉德反应的化学反应过程、研究状况以及其在食品加工与贮藏过程中对食品色泽、香味以及营养与卫生的重要影响。