Chocolate Caramel Balls
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What it is
Chocolate caramel balls are small, bite-sized candies. They are made by shaping soft, chewy caramel into a ball and then covering it with a layer of chocolate. These confections are typically made from ingredients like sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, and cocoa.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add chocolate caramel balls to products primarily for their sweet taste, chewy texture, and appealing appearance. They are often found in snack mixes, trail mixes, and sometimes used as toppings for desserts like ice cream.
Health notes
Chocolate caramel balls are a composite food product, not a single additive. Their ingredients, such as sugar, cocoa, and dairy, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used appropriately in food. As with most candies, they are high in calories, sugar, and fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend limiting added sugars, and these products contribute to overall sugar intake.
Allergen info
Chocolate caramel balls typically contain milk, a major allergen. They may also contain soy (from soy lecithin in chocolate) and could be processed on equipment that also handles peanuts or tree nuts.
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Caramel Cashew With Chocolate-Covered Caramel Bites, Cashews, M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts Trail Mix, Caramel Cashew
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
513kcal
10.3Protein
30.8Fat
53.9Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Chocolate Caramel Balls, Cashews, Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts Trail Mix, Chocolate Caramel Balls, Cashews, Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
500kcal
11.9Protein
30.9Fat
54.8Carbs
Target Stores
Caramel Cashew Trail Mix With Chocolate-Covered Caramel Bites, Cashews, M&M's Brand Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts, Caramel Cashew
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
513kcal
10.3Protein
30.8Fat
53.9Carbs
Target Stores
Caramel Cashew Trail Mix With Chocolate-Covered Caramel Bites, Cashews, M&M's Brand Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts, Caramel Cashew
500kcal
10.7Protein
28.6Fat
53.6Carbs
Target Stores
Caramel Cashew Trail Mix With Chocolate-Covered Caramel Bites, Cashews, M&M's Brand Milk Chocolate Candies & Peanuts, Caramel Cashew
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
513kcal
10.3Protein
30.8Fat
53.9Carbs