Sea Salt Caramel Revel

Sea salt caramel is a confection made by combining sugar, butter, and cream, then adding sea salt for a complex sweet and salty flavor. The caramelization of sugar creates its characteristic brown color and rich taste. The addition of sea salt enhances the overall flavor profile.

Manufacturers use sea salt caramel as a flavor ingredient in a wide variety of sweet applications. It is popular in desserts like ice cream, cookies, candies, and baked goods, adding a distinct sweet and salty taste that many consumers enjoy.

Sea salt caramel is primarily a source of sugar and fat. While the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10% of daily calories, and saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, sea salt caramel contributes to both. Excessive intake of added sugars and saturated fats is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases. Regulatory bodies like the FDA do not specifically regulate sea salt caramel as an additive, but its components are subject to general food safety regulations.