What's the Benefit of a Smash Burger?
                                
                                
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                                According to food scientists, the Maillard reaction is a chemical process that creates rich, savory flavors and a deep brown crust on heated food. This is the primary benefit of a smash burger, where pressing the meat onto a scorching hot griddle maximizes surface area for this flavor-building reaction.