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. 2012 Feb 9;51(9):1686–1696. doi: 10.1007/s13197-012-0633-z

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