Caramel is sugar heated until it melts and turns golden brown, developing a rich, toasty sweetness; cooked with butter or milk it becomes the softer, creamier caramel used in sauces and coatings. On SeekSnack, the caramel flavour gathers snacks of different types sharing that taste.
The examples are Thai: Toro - Caramel, popcorn coated in a sugar and butter-oil caramel from United Foods, and Party Crispy Pie - Butter Caramel, a fried corn snack from Berli Jucker Foods. Both balance sweetness with a pinch of salt, a popular combination in Thai snacks.
Caramel coatings often contain butter or milk, so it is worth checking the ingredients if you avoid dairy.
