Ingredient

Caramel Pieces

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add caramel pieces to foods primarily for their sweet, buttery flavor and chewy …

What it is

Caramel pieces are small, solid chunks of caramel. Caramel is made by heating sugars, often with milk, butter, or cream, until they turn a golden-brown color and develop a distinct flavor. These pieces are then cooled and broken or cut into various sizes.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add caramel pieces to foods primarily for their sweet, buttery flavor and chewy or crunchy texture. They are commonly used in chocolate bars, candies, ice cream, and breakfast cereals to enhance taste and provide an interesting mouthfeel.

Health notes

Caramel pieces are generally considered safe for consumption as a food ingredient. Their primary health implication relates to their sugar content; the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. The FDA considers caramel (as a color or flavor) to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used appropriately. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated caramel colors, but 'caramel pieces' as a composite food ingredient are not typically assessed as a single additive.

Allergen info

Caramel pieces often contain milk or milk products, which are a major food allergen.

Products containing Caramel Pieces

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TONY'S CHOCOLONELY Dark Milk Chocolate Pretzel Toffee, Dark Milk Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 46.4Carbs LA TRUFFE Truffles With Caramel Pieces, Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 35Fat 52.5Carbs Earth Mama Angel Baby Purerepublic, Pretzel Bark, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Candy High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 25Fat 57.5Carbs

The Pride of Zanesville Inc. Great Big Chocolate Eggs, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Caramel Sea Salt, Hazelnut And Almond Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 538kcal 7.7Protein 34.6Fat 50Carbs Lindt & Sprungli (Schweiz) AG Lindt, Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 30Fat 55Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Milk Chocolate With Toffee & Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 535kcal 4.7Protein 27.9Fat 65.1Carbs

Ludwig Schokolade Gmbh Schogetten, Caramel Brownie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 564kcal 5.1Protein 35.9Fat 53.9Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Milk Chocolate With Toffee & Sea Salt, Toffee & Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 553kcal 5.3Protein 28.9Fat 63.2Carbs

The Pride of Zanesville Inc. 42% Dark Milk Chocolate Pretzel Toffee, Pretzel Toffee Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 533kcal 6.7Protein 33.3Fat 46.7Carbs Abbey Of The Genesee Inc Sea Salt Caramel With Almonds Biscotti, Sea Salt Caramel With Almonds Crackers & Biscotti High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 320kcal 8Protein 16Fat 44Carbs Kim's Chocolates N.V. Organic Milk Chocolate, Caramel & Sea Salt Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 560kcal 8Protein 36Fat 56Carbs

American Food Products Inc Milk Chocolate With Caramel & Sea Salt, Caramel & Sea Salt Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 533kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 60Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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