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What is Caramelization?

(Image: methTICALman/Flickr) Caramelization occurs when sugars are heated so much that their molecules break down.  These molecules will in turn react to brown the sugar and create hundreds of new and varied flavors. Any type of sugar can caramelize, but glucose and fructose are “reducing sugars,” which means they react more easily to form new flavors. …