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caramelization

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[kahr-muhl-uh-zay-shuhn, kar-uh-muhl-, kahr-muhl-ahy-] / ˌkɑr məl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkær ə məl-, ˌkɑr məlˌaɪ- /

noun

  • caramelization
    plural
  1. the process or result of converting sugar, or the sugars in a food, into caramel by heating.


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Another component is the caramelization that happens when sauce hits a searing hot pan.

From Salon May 15, 2024

Grill the fruit just long enough to create some caramelization but retain a nice firm bite.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2023

Separating the items a bit allows them to cook faster and get more caramelization on more sides.

From Washington Times Jun. 30, 2023

To keep the texture, I stuck with the cremini but seared them harder to develop some caramelization.

From Washington Post Mar. 5, 2023

This brown liquid is called caramel The process of making it is called caramelization.

From School and Home Cooking by Carlotta Cherryholmes Greer

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