Fudge Center

A fudge center is a sweet, soft, and often chocolate-flavored filling or inclusion found in various desserts. It is typically made from a blend of sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa or chocolate, which are cooked together to achieve its characteristic rich taste and smooth texture.

Manufacturers add fudge centers to products primarily for their sweet flavor, creamy texture, and indulgent appeal. They are commonly used in frozen dairy desserts like ice cream cones, sundaes, and bars, as well as in candies and baked goods.

Fudge center is a food component, not a direct food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or an approved additive from the FDA. As a sweet and fatty food item, it contributes to the overall sugar and saturated fat content of a product. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. They also recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual components of fudge, such as sugars and fats, but do not evaluate 'fudge center' as a whole.