Sea Salt Caramel Swirls

Sea Salt Caramel Swirls are a sweet and savory flavoring and texture component, typically made from cooked sugar (caramel) combined with sea salt. It often includes dairy ingredients like cream or butter, and sometimes corn syrup or other sweeteners.

Manufacturers add sea salt caramel swirls to food products primarily for their distinctive sweet and salty flavor, rich texture, and visual appeal. They are commonly found swirled into desserts such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, and other confections.

As a food component, sea salt caramel swirls are generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. The primary ingredients, sugar and sea salt, are common food items. The FDA recommends limiting sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10g of added sugars per meal. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride and various sugars and found them safe for consumption.