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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


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What is caramelization?


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Caramelization is a chemical process that happens to carbohydrates and sugars when they are heated to certain temperatures. At these temperatures new compounds are formed and browning happens. For example during caramelization, complex sugars degrade to simple sugars. Caramelization is an important process in cooking and shows ups in many common recipes