Butterscotch Candies

Butterscotch is a type of confectionery flavored with brown sugar and butter. It is made by heating these ingredients together, often with corn syrup or molasses added to prevent crystallization and achieve a smooth texture. The mixture is then cooled and shaped into candies or used as a flavoring.

Manufacturers add butterscotch for its sweet, rich flavor and characteristic color. It is commonly found in candies, ice cream, baked goods like cookies and cakes, and as a topping or filling. It provides a distinct caramel-like taste that is popular in desserts.

Butterscotch is primarily a sugar-based confection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers brown sugar and butter, its main components, to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as food ingredients. High intake of sugar can contribute to health concerns like weight gain and dental cavities, as advised by public health organizations. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluate food ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'butterscotch' as a compound are not typically listed; rather, individual components are assessed.