What is Caramel Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Caramel Sauce?

Caramel sauce is made by melting down sugar with cream. Some variations do not contain dairy, though it is a common ingredient in this dessert sauce. Caramel has a golden brown color and is thickly viscous, sticky and smooth. It has a sugary sweet flavor with hints of butter. Some variations have a pleasantly burnt taste, this is more common in gourmet desserts. Caramel is served on ice cream, sticky buns, cakes and more.

What does Caramel Sauce Taste Like?

Sweet

Ingredients

sugar

Sugar comes from sugar cane and sugar beets. The sugar is extracted from the juice of both plants and refined into the granulated substance known as sugar. Sucrose, the sweet substance of sugar is a combination of glucose and fructose. White sugar is composed of tiny white, dry granules. The flavor is sweet and neutral. Brown sugar is brown and has more moisture, with a richer flavor that hints at molasses. Sugar is used in both sweet and savory foods.

heavy cream

Heavy cream has a high fat content, giving it extra flavor and richness. The cream usually comes from cow's milk and generally floats to the top of milk, from which it can be skimmed. The cream is cream colored, or a pale golden color. The texture is thicker than milk with a flavor that is mild, rich and creamy. Heavy cream is used to make whipped cream and many desserts.

corn syrup

Corn syrup is made from the starch of corn and is a high glucose product. There are different kinds of corn syrup, high fructose, light and dark. The syrup is viscous and sticky from the sugar content. The flavor is sweet and is used in many food products in America. It is also used in baked goods to improve the texture and add volume. Corn syrup is made to be added to food and not eaten as is.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is a flavoring used in baked goods, candies and drinks. It is made by infusing alcohol with vanilla pods or beans. This mixture sits for some months and is then strained. It is also extracted using heat and alcohol. The result of either is a thin brown liquid that smells and tastes like vanilla. It has a rich and gentle sweetness to its flavor.

additives

Additives are added to food items in small quantities to improve the flavor, change the texture, enhance appearance, or preserve the item. Additives are both natural and artificial. Natural additives have been used for a long time, while many artificial ones were discovered in the 19th century. There are numerous artificial additives including soy lecithin, guar gum, ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite.

Caramel Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon15g

Tablespoon Caramel Sauce

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	70kcal	4%
Fats	2g	7%
Sat. fats	1g	13%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	13g	12%
Sugars	11g	63%
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	5mg	5%
Sodium	33mg	4%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Caramel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Caramel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce contains 13 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Caramel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce contains 2 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Caramel Sauce?

1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce contains 11 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce?

There are 70 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Caramel Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Caramel Sauce?

There are 132 calories in 1 oz of Caramel Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Caramel Sauce?

There are 2118 calories in 1 pound of Caramel Sauce.