Why Does Bread Turn Brown When you Toast It? – The Fact a Day – #42

Fact #42

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Bread! Mr. Toes teaches us about why bread turns brown on the outside when toasting it, but stays white on the inside.

The Fact a Day:
Did you know that…Caramelization happens with toast and baked bread. It only occurs on the outside of the bread because it is exposed directly to hot air in the oven which causes it to caramelize and turn brown.

Fact References:

1. https://www.thespruceeats.com/
2. https://discoverfoodtech.com
3. https://www.scienceabc.com/
4. https://www.ehow.com/