Ingredient

Caramelised Sugar

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Role in food

Caramelised sugar is used to add brown color and a sweet, sometimes slightly bitter, …

What it is

Caramelised sugar, also known as caramel color, is made by heating sugar under controlled conditions. This process creates a range of brown colors and distinct flavors. It can be made from various sugars, including sucrose, dextrose, and invert sugar.

Why it's used

Caramelised sugar is used to add brown color and a sweet, sometimes slightly bitter, flavor to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, confectionery, sauces, beverages, and dairy products like ice cream.

Health notes

Caramelised sugar is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated caramel colors and established acceptable daily intake levels. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Caramelised sugar is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Caramelised Sugar

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108 Stitches, LLC. Premium Milk Chocolate Sticks, Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 474kcal 5.3Protein 26.3Fat 57.9Carbs GS1 Ireland Seeds & Fruit Sourdough Loaf Bread, Seeds & Fruit Breads & Buns 206kcal 7.5Protein 3.0Fat 46.3Carbs UBT Ltd c/o Welsh Hills Bakery Fruit Cake With Steam Ginger Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 329kcal 2.4Protein 7.7Fat 64Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Mini Sandwiches, Chocolate Gelato, Gelato Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 280kcal 4Protein 12Fat 42Carbs Rouse's Enterprises, Inc. Gelato Mini Cones, Hazelnut, Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 360kcal 4Protein 20Fat 36Carbs Conopco Inc. Bourbon Fudge Brownie Gelato Pairings, Bourbon Fudge Brownie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 218kcal 4.0Protein 9.7Fat 29.8Carbs Mazzis Italian Food Salted Maple Sweet And Salty Popcorn, Salted Maple Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 532kcal 5.7Protein 28.6Fat 63.2Carbs Tops Markets, LLC Chocolate, Hazelnut Gelato Cones, Chocolate, Hazelnut Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 340kcal 4Protein 18Fat 38Carbs Ferrero U.S.A., Incorporated Creamy Caramel Filling Chocolate Covered Crispy Eggs, Caramel Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 567kcal 6.7Protein 33.3Fat 53.3Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Caramel Sea Salt Gelato, Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 215kcal 1.5Protein 7.7Fat 36.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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