Ingredient

Chocolate Fudge

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Chocolate fudge is primarily used as a sweet treat or dessert on its own. …

What it is

Chocolate fudge is a confection made from sugar, butter, and chocolate or cocoa. It is typically cooked to a soft-ball stage, then cooled and beaten to create a smooth, dense texture. The "fudge" refers to the process of "fudging" the mixture to achieve the desired consistency.

Why it's used

Chocolate fudge is primarily used as a sweet treat or dessert on its own. It can also be incorporated into other desserts like ice cream, cakes, and cookies as a flavoring or topping. Manufacturers use it for its rich chocolate flavor and soft, chewy texture.

Health notes

Chocolate fudge is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like other high-sugar, high-fat foods, excessive consumption can contribute to weight gain and related health issues. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual components of fudge, such as sugar and cocoa, but not fudge as a distinct ingredient. Evidence regarding the health effects of sugar and fat consumption is extensive and ongoing.

Allergen info

Chocolate fudge is not a major allergen. However, some fudge recipes may contain milk or soy lecithin, which are major allergens. Check product labels for specific ingredients.

Products containing Chocolate Fudge

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Western Family Foods, Inc. Creamery Select Premium Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 277kcal 4.6Protein 16.9Fat 29.2Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Chocolate Moose Tracks Chocolate Premium Ice Cream With Peanut Butter Cups & Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Chocolate Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 267kcal 4.7Protein 13.9Fat 31.4Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Beaver Tracks Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream With Fudge Swirls And Peanut Butter Cups, Beaver Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 256kcal 3.5Protein 15.1Fat 27.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Cherry Moose Tracks Cherry Flavored Premium Ice Cream With Cherry Cups And Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Cherry Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 276kcal 3.5Protein 16.1Fat 29.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Original Moose Tracks Vanilla Premium Ice Cream With Peanut Butter Cups & Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Original Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 276kcal 4.6Protein 17.2Fat 28.7Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Brownie Moose Tracks Vanilla Premium Ice Cream With Brownie Pieces And Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 264kcal 3.5Protein 14.9Fat 29.9Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Denali, Extreme! Moose Tracks Chocolate Premium Ice Cream With Moose Tracks Fudge Filled Cups & Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Extreme! Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 276kcal 3.5Protein 16.1Fat 31.0Carbs Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 241kcal 3.5Protein 13.8Fat 27.6Carbs McIlhenny Company Ice Cream, Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 265kcal 4.4Protein 16.2Fat 27.9Carbs McIlhenny Company Churn Light Style Ice Cream, Denali Original Moose Tracks Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 217kcal 5Protein 8.3Fat 30Carbs Dean Foods Company Ice Cream With Moose Tracks Fudge-Filled Cups & Famous Moose Tracks Fudge, Rich Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 262kcal 3.1Protein 15.4Fat 30.8Carbs Dean Foods Company Classic Ice Cream, Kodiak Island Fudge Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 246kcal 3.1Protein 12.3Fat 29.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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