Ingredient

Salted Caramel Flavored Coating

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add salted caramel flavored coating to provide a sweet, salty, and rich flavor …

What it is

Salted caramel flavored coating is a sweet and salty mixture designed to mimic the taste of caramel. It is typically made from sugar, butter, cream, and salt, often with added flavorings and stabilizers to create a smooth, pourable, or solid coating.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add salted caramel flavored coating to provide a sweet, salty, and rich flavor profile. It is commonly used on snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and nuts, as well as in baked goods and confectionery.

Health notes

Salted caramel flavored coating is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring ingredient. The primary components, sugar and salt, should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of the individual components used in such flavorings.

Allergen info

Depending on the specific ingredients used, this coating may contain or be derived from major allergens such as milk (from butter or cream). It is not derived from fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. Gluten is not typically present unless added.

Products containing Salted Caramel Flavored Coating

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BIENA Chickpea Snacks, Salted Caramel Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 14.3Protein 17.9Fat 64.3Carbs John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Fisher, Nut Exactly, Snack Bites Pecan Popcorn, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 552kcal 6.9Protein 34.5Fat 55.2Carbs John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Maple Caramel Cashew Snacking Granola Other Snacks 483kcal 10.3Protein 20.7Fat 62.1Carbs Safeway, Inc. Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels With Milk Chocolate Coating & Salted Caramel Drizzle, Peanut Butter Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 545kcal 12.1Protein 27.3Fat 60.6Carbs Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Snack, Sweet & Salty Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 18.4Protein 36.8Fat 39.5Carbs

Delice Global, Inc Salted Caramel Rice Treats, Salted Caramel Other Snacks 400kcal 0Protein 15Fat 70Carbs Target Stores Dulce De Leche-Style Covered Cashews, Dulce De Leche-Style Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 533kcal 10Protein 36.7Fat 50Carbs

Target Stores Caramel Bunny Kisses Trail Mix With Roasted Peanuts, White Chocolate Pretzels, Caramel-Flavored Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Caramel Cups, White Chocolate Peanuts & Pretzel Twists, Caramel Bunny Kisses Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 531kcal 12.5Protein 31.2Fat 50Carbs

Target Stores Caramel Macchiato Chocolate Pretzel Balls, Coffee-Glazed Pecans, Coffee-Dusted White Chocolate Coffee Beans, Salted Caramel Praline Almonds, Peanuts And Caramel Cashews Trail Mix, Caramel Macchiato Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 543kcal 11.4Protein 37.1Fat 48.6Carbs

Target Stores Salted Caramel Pretzels, Salted Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 484kcal 6.5Protein 19.4Fat 71.0Carbs

Target Stores Caramel Trail Mix With Caramel-Flavored Coated Pretzel Balls, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Caramel-Flavored Confectionery Cups, White Chocolate Caramel-Flavored Chips And Chocolate Chunks, Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 500kcal 8.3Protein 27.8Fat 61.1Carbs Sushi House, Inc. Salted Caramel Flavor Drizzled Magic Pop, Salted Caramel Entrees, Sides & Small Meals 400kcal 0Protein 15Fat 70Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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