Ingredient

Caramel Cups

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add caramel cups to foods for their sweet, buttery flavor and chewy texture. …

What it is

Caramel cups are small pieces of candy made from a mixture of sugar, butter, and cream. The sugar is heated until it caramelizes, then butter and cream are added to create a smooth, rich candy. These cups are often filled with chocolate or other flavorings.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add caramel cups to foods for their sweet, buttery flavor and chewy texture. They are most commonly found in ice cream, frozen yogurt, and baked goods like cookies and brownies. They can also be used as a topping or filling in various desserts.

Health notes

Caramel cups are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. They are primarily a source of sugar and fat. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated similar sugar-based confectionery ingredients. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming caramel cups in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Allergen info

Caramel cups may contain milk and soy, depending on the specific ingredients used in their production. They are not derived from wheat, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, or sesame. Gluten is not typically present unless added.

Products containing Caramel Cups

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Denali, Caramel Caribou Toffee Flavored Premium Ice Cream With Caramel Cups And Lucious Denali Caramel, Caramel Caribou Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Caramel Caribou Toffee Flavored Premium Ice Cream With Caramel Cups And Lucious Denali Caramel, Caramel Caribou Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 241kcal 3.5Protein 12.6Fat 29.9Carbs Lovin' Scoopful LLC Gourmet Light Ice Cream, Caramel Chocolate Heaven Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 226kcal 8.1Protein 9.7Fat 33.9Carbs Premium Ice Cream, Caramel Caribou Dean Foods Company Premium Ice Cream, Caramel Caribou Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 221kcal 2.9Protein 11.8Fat 29.4Carbs Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Caramel Cup Craze Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 239kcal 2.8Protein 11.3Fat 31.0Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Real Premium Caramel Crave Ice Cream, Caramel Crave Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 247kcal 3.2Protein 11.8Fat 32.3Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Toffee Flavored With Caramel Cups & Denali Caramel Frozen Dairy Dessert, Toffee Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 214kcal 2.4Protein 7.1Fat 36.9Carbs Dean Foods Company Real Ice Cream, Caramel Caribou Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 231kcal 3.1Protein 10.8Fat 29.2Carbs Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. Rolo Vanilla Light Ice Cream With A Caramel Swirl And Mini Rolo Candy Pieces, Rolo Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 185kcal 3.1Protein 5.4Fat 30.8Carbs Rolo Rich And Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream With A Caramel Swirl And Mini Rolo Candy Pieces, Rolo Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. Rolo Rich And Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream With A Caramel Swirl And Mini Rolo Candy Pieces, Rolo Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 246kcal 3.1Protein 12.3Fat 29.2Carbs Kemps LLC Bear Tracks Caramel Revel With Caramel Cups And Pecans Premium Ice Cream, Bear Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 243kcal 2.9Protein 12.9Fat 31.4Carbs Nash Finch Company Denali, Caramel Caribou Toffee Flavored Premium Ice Cream With Caramel Cups And Luscious Denali Caramel, Caramel Caribou Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 231kcal 3.3Protein 11.0Fat 29.7Carbs Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Vanilla Storm Premium Ice Cream, Vanilla Storm Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 239kcal 2.8Protein 12.7Fat 29.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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