Fudge Chunks
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What it is
Fudge chunks are small, solid pieces of fudge, a sweet confection. Fudge is typically made by cooking sugar, milk or cream, butter, and flavorings (like cocoa for chocolate fudge) until it reaches a specific temperature, then cooling and beating it to create a smooth, dense, and soft texture. The cooled fudge is then cut or molded into small pieces.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add fudge chunks to foods primarily for their rich flavor, chewy texture, and visual appeal. They are commonly found in desserts like ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods, providing a sweet and indulgent element.
Health notes
Fudge chunks are considered a food ingredient rather than an additive and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when made from common food components. As a confection, fudge is typically high in added sugars and saturated fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and advise limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate composite food items like fudge chunks directly, but rather their individual components.
Allergen info
Fudge chunks commonly contain milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA. Depending on the recipe, they may also contain soy (often from soy lecithin) or tree nuts.
Products containing Fudge Chunks
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Kemps LLC
Mocha Mudslide Rich Swirls Of Coffee & Chocolate Premium Ice Cream With Chunks Of Fudge, Cookies And A Fudge Ripple, Mocha Mudslide
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 38% DV per serving
266kcal
4.3Protein
14.9Fat
29.8Carbs
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Vanilla-Flavored Ice Cream Swirled With Thick Mackinac Fudge And Chewy Fudge Chunks Throughout Premium Limited Edition Ice Cream, Mackinac Island Fudge
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
206kcal
2.9Protein
10.8Fat
24.5Carbs
Royal Ice Cream Company
Champion Chip Vanilla Light Ice Cream With Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Chocolate Covered Toffee Pieces And Chocolaty Chips Light Ice Cream, Champion Chip
200kcal
3.3Protein
7.5Fat
31.7Carbs
Kemps LLC
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks Of Real Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough And Rich Fudge Chunks In Flavored Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
242kcal
3.0Protein
12.1Fat
31.8Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Choco Chunk
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
259kcal
3.5Protein
12.9Fat
30.6Carbs
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Ice Cream, Coconut Fudge Almond
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
259kcal
3.5Protein
16.5Fat
25.9Carbs
Kemps LLC
Mocha Mudslide Rich Swirls Of Coffee & Chocolate Premium Ice Cream With Chunks Of Fudge, Cookies & A Fudge Ripple, Mocha Mudslide
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
266kcal
4.3Protein
16.0Fat
30.9Carbs
Wawa Incorporated
Black Raspberry Chip Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Chip
High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving
225kcal
2.2Protein
—Fat
32.6Carbs
Royal Ice Cream Company
Cherries And Chocolate Chunks Cherry Ice Cream With Cherries And Chocolaty Chunks, Cherries And Chocolate Chunks
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
256kcal
4.4Protein
14.4Fat
27.8Carbs