Toffee
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What it is
Toffee is a confection made by caramelizing sugar or molasses with butter, and sometimes flour. The mixture is cooked until it reaches a hard, brittle consistency when cooled. It is known for its rich, buttery, and sweet flavor.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add toffee to foods primarily for its distinctive sweet flavor and crunchy or chewy texture. It is frequently found in chocolate bars, ice cream, and various types of candy. Toffee pieces can also be used as a topping or inclusion in baked goods.
Health notes
Toffee is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is generally recognized as safe when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Its primary nutritional contributions are from sugar and fat. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no specific amount of added sugars and advise consuming at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal, and keeping saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate general food ingredients like toffee for safety in the same way they do food additives.
Allergen info
Toffee is typically made with butter, which is derived from milk, a major FDA allergen. Some varieties may also contain tree nuts or wheat, depending on the specific recipe.
Products containing Toffee
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ZAZUBEAN
Cheeky Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
558kcal
9.3Protein
37.2Fat
51.2Carbs
Kellogg Company US
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Squares Buttery Toffee 2.5oz
High in saturated fat — 28% DV per serving
442kcal
2.7Protein
15.2Fat
74.1Carbs
Pepperidge Farm Inc.
Pepperidge Farm Cookies
536kcal
3.6Protein
25Fat
67.9Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Party Mix Flavored Fruit Buttons, Butterscotch Discs, Peppermints, Strawberry Bon Bons, Anise Squares & Toffee Candies, Party Mix
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
375kcal
0Protein
0Fat
93.8Carbs
Fannie May Confections, Inc.
Fannie May, Toffee Bar, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
535kcal
7.0Protein
32.6Fat
55.8Carbs
Seattle Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Dilettante, Meltaway Truffles, Toffee Crunch
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
535kcal
4.7Protein
34.9Fat
55.8Carbs
Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc.
Roundy's, Natural Chocolate Toffee Almonds
514kcal
8.1Protein
27.0Fat
59.5Carbs
Rivo USA CO LTD
Belgian Milk Chocolate Truffle With Sea Salt Toffee
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
588kcal
5.9Protein
41.2Fat
47.1Carbs
Rivo USA CO LTD
Skinnygirl, Belgian Milk Chocolate Truffles, Sea Salt Toffee, Sea Salt Toffee
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
588kcal
5.9Protein
41.2Fat
47.1Carbs
Harry and David
Harry & David, Moose Munch Bites, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
536kcal
7.1Protein
39.3Fat
53.6Carbs