When boiling a sugar syrup, washing down the inner sides of the pan with a brush dipped in water is a technique that is used to _______________.
A) speed up the caramelizing process
B) avoid crystallization
C) produce syrups with a deep, rich flavor
D) prevent inversion
E) both b and d

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Washing down the sides of the pan helps to dissolve any sugar crystals that may form, preventing crystallization of the syrup.

When Boiling a Sugar Syrup, Washing Down the Inner Sides