Table 2.
Coloring and flavoring compounds of caramel
| S. No | Coloring compounds of caramel (Non volatile compounds) | 
|---|---|
| 1 | C24H36O18 (caramelan) | 
| 2 | C36H50O25 (caramelen) | 
| 3 | C96H102O51 (caramelin) | 
| Flavoring compounds of caramel (Volatile compounds) | |
| 1 | Acetylfuran | 
| 2 | furfurol, | 
| 3 | 5-hydroxymethylfurfural | 
| 4 | 3-hydroxy- 2-acetylfuran | 
| 5 | 3-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanones | 
| 6 | 4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanones | 
| 7 | 4-pyrone derivatives |