Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook: Caramel
The Edible Knowledge® for the Curious Cook series teach the food science behind your favorite foods. From bacon to brocolli, you'll find out why food does what it does, and become a better cook for it!
How to use this course
What's food science, and what does a food scientist do?
Caramel Science Overview
Housekeeping
Fat Science - Lipids
Skim, 1%, 2%, and whole milk, plus cream and half & half...what's the difference?
Mono-and Diglycerides - what are they, where do they come from, and what are they doing in my food?
White Sugar - specifically, sucrose. Where does it come from?
Liquid Sugar - what is it, how is it made, and what is it doing in my food?
Corn Syrup and High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Salt...where does it come from?
Lecithin
Maillard Browning - what is it, and what is it's role in my food?
Sucrose Caramelization and Caramel Colors - Explained
Sucrose Solution Concentration - Making Candy!
Caramel Science - Putting It All Together
LeAnne's scratch made caramels
Before you go:
Next steps
BONUS: Bloopers!