Caramel (/ˈkærəmɛl/ or Carmel //ˈkɑrəmɛl/) refers to a range of confections that are beige to ark brown in color, derived from the caramelization of one or several types of sugars, often occurring in the traditional cooking method of a sweet. Caramel can provide the flavor in puddings and desserts, a filling in candies, or a topping for custards and ice creams.