General description:
Caramel color or caramel coloring is a water-soluble food coloring. It is made by heat treatment of carbohydrates (sugars), in general in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts, in a process called caramelization. It is more fully oxidized than caramel candy, and has an odor of burnt sugar and a somewhat bitter taste. Its color ranges from pale yellow to amber to dark brown.
Application & Usage:
As a flavoring agent in pudding and deserts
As a filling in biscuits
As a coloring agent in carbonated beverages and liquors
As a topping for ice cream and custard