Ingredient

Organic Caramel

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Caramel is used to add a rich brown color and a sweet, slightly bitter …

What it is

Organic caramel is a food coloring and flavoring made from sugar heated until it turns brown. The process, called caramelization, can also involve adding water, acids, or bases to control the color and flavor. It is produced from organic sugars, typically derived from corn or cane.

Why it's used

Caramel is used to add a rich brown color and a sweet, slightly bitter flavor to foods. It is commonly found in baked goods, candies, ice cream, beverages, and sauces.

Health notes

Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated caramel color. Some studies have raised questions about certain compounds formed during caramelization, such as 4-MEI, but at typical consumption levels, it is not considered a health concern by major regulatory agencies.

Allergen info

Caramel itself is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Organic Caramel

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JELLY BELLY Fruit Flavored Snacks, Cherry, Orange, Apple, Berry, Strawberry, Lemon Candy High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 300kcal 0Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs JELLY BELLY Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks , Orange, Berry, Cherry, Apple, Strawberry, Lemon Candy 333kcal 0Protein 0Fat 76.7Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Double Rainbow Gourmet Ice Creams, Inc. Double Rainbow, Organic Ice Cream, Candy Bar, Candy Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 240kcal 3Protein 14Fat 25Carbs Specialty Beer Services, Inc. Apple Balsamic Organic Vinegar, Apple Balsamic Other Cooking Sauces 160kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Sea Salt Caramel Organic Authentic Italian Gelato, Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 257kcal 2.9Protein 8.6Fat 28.6Carbs Flagship Food Group North America LLC Golden State Barbecue Sauce, Original Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 171kcal —Protein —Fat 42.9Carbs Petit Pot Salted Caramel French Pudding, Salted Caramel Puddings & Custards High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 190kcal 4Protein 13Fat 14Carbs SaltiSweet Ice Cream Factory LLC Salti Sweet Ice Cream Factory, Organic Ice Cream, Golden Salted Caramel, Golden Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 388kcal 6.0Protein 23.9Fat 41.8Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel Cups Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 452kcal 0Protein 26.2Fat 61.9Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Cups Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 476kcal 4.8Protein 26.2Fat 61.9Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Authentic Italian Gelato Pops, Sea Salt Caramel With Milk Chocolate Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 257kcal 4.3Protein 14.3Fat 30Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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