Ingredient

Dulce De Leche Filling

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use dulce de leche as a filling, topping, or flavoring ingredient. Its sweet, …

What it is

Dulce de leche is a confection made by slowly heating sweetened milk until it thickens and turns golden brown. The name means 'candy of milk' in Spanish. It is similar to caramel but has a richer, milkier flavor.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use dulce de leche as a filling, topping, or flavoring ingredient. Its sweet, milky taste and thick texture make it popular in baked goods like pastries, cakes, and cookies, as well as in ice cream and candies.

Health notes

Dulce de leche is primarily a source of sugar and calories. The FDA considers milk and sugar, the main components, to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). International bodies like JECFA have evaluated the safety of milk and sugar. No specific health concerns are associated with typical consumption of dulce de leche.

Allergen info

Dulce de leche is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Dulce De Leche Filling

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Best Express Foods, Inc. Butter Pastry With Filling Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 429kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 57.1Carbs Meijer, Inc. Dulce De Leche Filled Double Chocolate, Dulce De Leche Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 364kcal 5.0Protein 16.2Fat 49.5Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Vanilla Homestyle Recipe Pound Cake With Walnuts And Dulce De Leche Filling, Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving 373kcal 6.7Protein 14.7Fat 56Carbs Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Chocolate Homestyle Recipe Pound Cake With Chocolate Chips Dulce De Leche Filling, Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving 387kcal 6.7Protein 14.7Fat 56Carbs Meijer, Inc. Double Chocolate Muffins With Dulce De Leche Filling, Double Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 364kcal 5.0Protein 16.2Fat 49.5Carbs Target Stores Double Chocolate Muffins With Dulce De Leche Filling, Double Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 372kcal 5.3Protein 16.8Fat 49.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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