Caramelization: Consequences 9 Leads to nice flavors and colors in many foods – Caramel aroma, coffee – Beverage colors, beer – Maltol one important flavor (produced by Maillard rxns also) 9 Can also lead to undesirable flavors and colors – “burnt-sugar” smell O OH CH 3 OCaramelization: Consequences 9 Leads to nice flavors and colors in many foods – Caramel aroma, coffee – Beverage colors, beer – Maltol one important flavor (produced by Maillard rxns also) 9 Can also lead to undesirable flavors and colors – “burnt-sugar” smell O OH CH 3 O