Ingredient

Salted Caramel

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Role in food

Manufacturers add salted caramel primarily for its unique flavor profile, which combines sweet, buttery, …

What it is

Salted caramel is a flavor combination that blends sweet caramel with a savory saltiness. Caramel is made by heating sugars until they melt and turn brown, developing a rich, toasted flavor. Salt is then added to this caramel to create the distinctive taste.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add salted caramel primarily for its unique flavor profile, which combines sweet, buttery, and savory notes. It is widely used in desserts, confections, ice creams, beverages, and baked goods to enhance taste and appeal.

Health notes

Salted caramel is a food preparation, not a single additive. Its components, sugar and salt, are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars, advising at most 10 grams per meal. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated both sugar and salt, and neither is associated with specific controversies regarding typical intake levels.

Allergen info

Salted caramel itself is not a major allergen. However, many commercial salted caramel products or preparations often contain dairy ingredients like milk or butter, which are major allergens.

Products containing Salted Caramel

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Tillamook County Creamery Association Tillamook, Tillabars, Ice Cream Bars, Salted Caramel Swirl, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 333kcal 4Protein 22.7Fat 32Carbs Chococoa Baking Company, Inc. The Whoopie Pies, Salted Caramel Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 357kcal 4.8Protein 16.7Fat 47.6Carbs Glencourt Inc. Gelato Bars, Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 200kcal 4.6Protein 7.7Fat 27.7Carbs Tillamook County Creamery Association Creamy Ice Cream, Oregon Hazelnut & Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 257kcal 4.3Protein 15.7Fat 25.7Carbs 1AND8 INC Nana Banana Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Almond Butter Swirl, Nana Banana Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 256kcal 3.7Protein 15.8Fat 24.4Carbs HP Hood LLC Frozen Dairy Dessert Other Frozen Desserts 197kcal 4.5Protein 6.1Fat 33.3Carbs Glencourt Inc. Ice Cream Salted Caramel Butter Pecan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 291kcal 4.8Protein 20.4Fat 25.2Carbs

Global 13 Publications, Inc Salted Caramel Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 300kcal 4Protein 13Fat 40Carbs Plains Produce, Inc. Dark Milk Chocolate With Crunchy Salted Caramel Pieces, Crunchy Salted Caramel Pieces Chocolate High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 526kcal 5.3Protein 34.2Fat 55.3Carbs Alter Eco Americas Inc. Salted Caramel, Sea Salt, Classic Dar, Silk Velvet Assorted Flavors Organic Chocolate Truffles, Salted Caramel, Sea Salt, Classic Dar, Silk Velvet Chocolate High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 639kcal 5.6Protein 52.8Fat 41.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Bourbon Maple Blondie Flavored Ice Cream, Bourbon Maple Blondie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in added sugars — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 34% DV per serving 269kcal 3.7Protein 15.7Fat 28.4Carbs McConnell's Ice Cream Inc. Salted Caramel Chip Fine Ice Creams, Salted Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 254kcal 4.6Protein 15.4Fat 25.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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