The Physics of Caramel: How To Make a Caramelized Sugar Cube

Watch the original video in Spanish here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Vkv5GQXww

This video is about how the physics and chemistry of sugar (in particular, how it melts, and how it caramelizes) is more complicated than you might think. It involves fructose, sucrose, glucose, and a sticky mess.

Credits:
Gallium melting footage by WorkshopScience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jow4idr6HNs

Chill Day by LAKEY INSPIRED
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