caramelization

American  

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

noun

plural

caramelization

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

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Example Sentences

Like Yan, he defines wok hei as a "mix of char and caramelization" as a result of the Maillard reaction, requiring high heat rather than flames.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

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

While purists recommend seasoning them simply with just salt and pepper, others lean on the caramelization powers of a pinch of sugar to help them along.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2022

This is due to the caramelization of the milk sugar.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.