Ingredient

Fudge Chunks

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add fudge chunks to foods primarily for their rich flavor, chewy texture, and …

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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Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc. Escapes Ice Cream, Peanut Butter S'Mores Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 289kcal 4.0Protein 14.5Fat 36.8Carbs Perry's Ice Cream Company, Inc. Premium Ice Cream, Candy Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 271kcal 4.3Protein 15.7Fat 31.4Carbs Schnuck Markets, Inc. Real Premium Black Raspberry Chunk Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Chunk Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 226kcal 3.2Protein 12.9Fat 25.8Carbs Kemps LLC Mocha Mudslide Rich Swirls Of Coffee & Chocolate Premium Ice Cream With Chunks Of Fudge, Cookies And A Fudge Ripple, Mocha Mudslide Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 242kcal 3.0Protein 12.1Fat 31.8Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Ice Cream, Black Raspberry Choco Chunk Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 259kcal 3.5Protein 12.9Fat 30.6Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Ice Cream, Coconut Fudge Almond Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 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 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 256kcal 4.4Protein 14.4Fat 27.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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