Ingredient

Caramel Sauce

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Role in food

Manufacturers use caramel sauce primarily for its sweet flavor and appealing brown color. It's …

What it is

Caramel sauce is a sweet, brown sauce made by heating sugar until it melts and turns amber or brown. It can be made with just sugar, or with added ingredients like butter, cream, and vanilla for a richer flavor and smoother texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use caramel sauce primarily for its sweet flavor and appealing brown color. It's a popular addition to desserts like ice cream, cakes, cookies, and pastries, adding moisture and a distinct caramel taste.

Health notes

Caramel coloring, a common ingredient in caramel sauce, is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Some forms of caramel coloring (Class III and IV) can contain small amounts of 4-MEI, a byproduct of the manufacturing process. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated caramel colorings and established acceptable daily intakes. JECFA has also evaluated caramel colors. At typical consumption levels, caramel sauce is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Caramel sauce itself is not derived from one of the nine major allergens. However, if made with dairy (milk, cream) or butter, it would contain milk, which is a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Caramel Sauce

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Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Cheesecake, Turtle Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 360kcal 5.6Protein 22.4Fat 33.6Carbs FRESH & EASY Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 32% DV per serving 317kcal 4.8Protein 21.1Fat 26.0Carbs FRESH & EASY Cupcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 359kcal 1.6Protein 17.2Fat 53.1Carbs General Mills, Inc. Betty Crocker, Warm Delights Minis, Molten Caramel Cake Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 429kcal 5.7Protein 11.4Fat 74.3Carbs General Mills, Inc. Filled Cookies, Caramel Brownie Crusts & Dough 389kcal 5.6Protein 13.9Fat 61.1Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Caramel Nut Danish Coffee Cake, Caramel Nut Danish Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 353kcal 5.9Protein 15.7Fat 47.1Carbs P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc. Palazzolo's, Gelato, Bananas Foster, Bananas Foster Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 154kcal 2.9Protein 7.7Fat 18.3Carbs P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc. Palazzolo's, Gelato, Mackinac Island Fudge, Mackinac Island Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 192kcal 2.9Protein 12.5Fat 19.2Carbs P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc. Artisan Gelato & Sorbetto, Sea Salted Caramel Chocolate Covered Cashews Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 221kcal 2.9Protein 12.5Fat 26.9Carbs P.G.I. Of Saugatuck Inc. Palazzolo's, Gelato, Sea Salted Caramel, Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 221kcal 2.9Protein 12.5Fat 26.9Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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