Caramel Sweetener
Caramel Is A Medium To Dark-orange Confectionery Product Made By Heating A Variety Of Sugars. It Can Be Used As A Flavoring In Puddings And Desserts, As A Filling In Bonbons, Or As A Topping For Ice Cream And Custard.
The Process Of Caramelization Consists Of Heating Sugar Slowly To Around 170°c (340°f). As The Sugar Heats, The Molecules Break Down And Re-form Into Compounds With A Characteristic Color And Flavor.
A Variety Of Candies, Desserts, Toppings, And Confections Are Made With Caramel: Brittles, Nougats, Pralines, Flan, Crme Br Cr Me Caramel, And Caramel Apples. Ice Creams Sometimes Are Flavored With Or Contain Swirls Of Caramel.[3