Food Glaze
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What it is
Food glaze is a general term for a coating applied to the surface of food. It can be made from a variety of ingredients, including sugars, starches, waxes, or proteins. The purpose of a glaze is often to add shine, improve texture, or protect the food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use glazes to give foods a glossy appearance, create a protective barrier, or add a slightly sweet flavor. They are commonly found on baked goods like pastries and bread, confectionery, fruits, and snack items such as popcorn and nuts.
Health notes
In the US, many ingredients used in food glazes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, or approved as food additives. At typical consumption levels, they are not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many common glazing ingredients. There are no widespread controversies regarding the use of food glazes.
Allergen info
Depending on the specific ingredients used, a food glaze may or may not be derived from major allergens. For example, glazes made with wheat-derived ingredients would contain gluten. It is important to check the ingredient list for specific allergen information.
Products containing Food Glaze
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Food City
Choc-Full Of Cran A Bold Blend Of Dark Chocolate, Cranberries, & Nuts Trail Mix, Choc-Full Of Cran
464kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
53.6Carbs
Rexall Sundown, Inc.
Crispy Protein Bites Covered In Rich Chocolate, Double Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
441kcal
29.4Protein
20.6Fat
44.1Carbs
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Chocolate Cherry Carnival Peanuts, Raisins, Almonds, Sour Cherries, Dark Chocolate Covered Raisins, Chocolate Stars, Dark Chocolate Chips & White Chocolate Chunks Trail Mix, Chocolate Cherry Carnival
464kcal
10.7Protein
28.6Fat
53.6Carbs
Rexall Sundown, Inc.
Crispy Protein Bites , Peanut Butter
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
471kcal
29.4Protein
20.6Fat
44.1Carbs
Rexall Sundown, Inc.
Crunch Crispy Protein Bites, Peanut Butter
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
471kcal
29.4Protein
20.6Fat
44.1Carbs
Harris-Teeter Inc.
Cranberry Enriched Mix, Cranberry
464kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
53.6Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Stromboli Three Meat, Three Meat
High in sodium — 78% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving
282kcal
11.9Protein
12.8Fat
30.0Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Stromboli Spinach & Three Cheese With A Blend Of Ricotta, Mozzarella And Pecorino Romano Cheeses With Garlic Oil In A Hand-Rolled Italian-Style Dough, Stromboli Spinach & Three Cheese
High in sodium — 44% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
198kcal
7.5Protein
5.7Fat
29.5Carbs
Target Stores
Dark Chocolate Organic Almonds, Dark Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
525kcal
12.5Protein
35Fat
50Carbs