English Toffee
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What it is
English toffee is a confectionery made from sugar, butter, and sometimes almonds. The sugar and butter are heated together until they reach a hard crack stage, then poured onto a baking sheet to cool and harden. It is often flavored with vanilla and can be coated in chocolate.
Why it's used
English toffee is primarily used as a confectionary ingredient and flavoring agent. It adds a sweet, buttery, and caramelized flavor to foods. It is commonly found in ice cream, cookies, cakes, and as a standalone candy.
Health notes
English toffee is a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. It is a source of sugar and fat. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for 'English toffee' as a distinct ingredient are not typically listed. As with any food high in sugar and fat, moderation is advised.
Allergen info
English toffee itself is not a major allergen. However, it is often made with butter, which is derived from milk, a major allergen. Almonds, if included, are tree nuts, another major allergen. Check product labels for specific ingredients.
Products containing English Toffee
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Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
558kcal
7.0Protein
37.2Fat
48.8Carbs
Safeway, Inc.
Toffee Low Fat Ice Cream With Chocolaty Coating & Almond Toffee Pieces Crunch Bars, Almond Toffee
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
238kcal
2.9Protein
12.4Fat
34.3Carbs
Fresh Innovations, LLC
Tart Apples & Caramel With Pretzel Pieces & Toffee Bits Apple Nachos Kit
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
143kcal
0.7Protein
5Fat
24.3Carbs
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc.
Toffee Crunch Thick Ice Cream Sundae Bars, Toffee Crunch
High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving
359kcal
2.6Protein
23.1Fat
35.9Carbs