Caramel is a liquid made by melting sugar and cooking until it changes color. It is often used for coloring and flavoring foods. Caramel can also refer to a candy made from butter, sugar and milk.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Caramel is known for its rich, sweet flavor resulting from the caramelization of sugar. |
Color | Caramelization | Caramel gets its deep brown color from the caramelization process, which occurs when sugar is heated. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Caramel has a distinct aroma created by the volatilization of compounds during the caramelization process. |
Texture | Firmness | Caramel can vary in firmness, depending on how long it is cooked. |
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