Ingredient

Caramel Corn

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Caramel corn is primarily consumed as a standalone snack. It is also frequently incorporated …

What it is

Caramel corn is a popular snack food made by coating popped popcorn with a sweet caramel glaze. The glaze is typically prepared from sugar, butter, and sometimes corn syrup, which is cooked until it reaches a caramelized consistency.

Why it's used

Caramel corn is primarily consumed as a standalone snack. It is also frequently incorporated into snack mixes, granola bars, and other dessert-like products to add a sweet, crunchy element.

Health notes

Caramel corn is a snack food that contributes calories, added sugars, and fats to the diet. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Saturated fat intake should be kept under 10% of daily calories. As a food product, caramel corn is not subject to evaluation by bodies like JECFA or EFSA, which assess individual food additives.

Allergen info

Caramel corn typically contains dairy (from butter). Depending on the specific recipe and manufacturing process, it may also contain or be cross-contaminated with other major allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, or soy.

Products containing Caramel Corn

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Pepsico Inc. Quaker Big Chewy Sweet & Salty Caramel Popcorn Crunch Granola Bars(7-1.41 oz)9.8 Ounce box Processed Cereal Products 425kcal 5Protein 12.5Fat 72.5Carbs Pepsico Inc. Quaker Big Chewy Caramel Popcorn Crunch Granola Bars 1.41 Ounce Plastic Bag Processed Cereal Products 418kcal 4.9Protein 12.6Fat 73.5Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Caramel Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn, Caramel Cheddar Cheese Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 67.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 67.9Carbs Dark Chocolate Caramel Popcorn, Dark Chocolate Lily's Sweets Dark Chocolate Caramel Popcorn, Dark Chocolate Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 393kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 64.3Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co., Corn, Chocolatey Drizzled Caramel, Chocolatey Drizzled Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 367kcal 3.3Protein 10Fat 80Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confectionery Co., Creamy White Drizzled Caramel Corn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 400kcal 3.3Protein 10Fat 80Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Popcorn, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix, Caramel And White Cheddar Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 464kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 64.3Carbs Crazy-Good Pressed Popcorn, Sharp Cheddar & Caramel Hello Delicious Brands, LLC Crazy-Good Pressed Popcorn, Sharp Cheddar & Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 533kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 60Carbs Johnvince Foods Ltd. Mama Mellace's, S'Mores Snack Mix Other Snacks 467kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 76.7Carbs Long Grove Confectionery Co. Long Grove Confection Co., Chicago Snack Mix, Cheese & Caramel Popcorn, Cheese & Caramel Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Jo-Lee Food Products, Inc. Johnvince Foods, Dark Chocolate Covered Caramel Corn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 25Fat 72.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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