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Goetze's Candy, Original Caramel, Minis 4 oz
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Goetze's Candy, Original Caramel, Minis 4 oz

Goetze's
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
13g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goetze's Original Caramel Minis, 4 oz, sit comfortably in the American candy landscape as small, individually wrapped caramel bites. In the store you’ll most often find them in the candy aisle among other bagged confections and seasonal novelties, and they also appear on checkout endcaps or near impulse-buy displays next to gum and chocolate singles. Shoppers grab this puck-sized pack for quick treats — a movie-night snack, a road-trip sweet, or a lunchbox surprise on back-to-school runs. The brand positioning leans classic and accessible: Goetze’s trades on nostalgia and a long heritage rather than premium artisanal claims, appealing to budget-conscious families, parents buying for kids, and shoppers seeking familiar treats. The small blue-and-yellow packaging tends to emphasize tradition and simple pleasure rather than health; labels typically make no organic or natural certification claims and may include “original” or “made with real caramel” language that evokes a homey comfort without implying nutrition benefits. Processing context: these minis are mass-produced candies made from refined sugars, syrups, dairy powders and emulsifiers — a convenience confection rather than a minimally processed food. Sensory details: each mini delivers a soft, chewy caramel texture with a sweet, buttery mouthfeel and a slight creaminess from milk solids; the flavor is bright and sugary with engineered consistency. The bag is lightweight, resealable or tear-top, designed for sharing or portioned snacking, and the ritual is quick: pop a piece in during a movie, hand one to a child as a small reward, or dip into the bag at a party for an easy sweet fix.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Syrup,, Sugar,, Highly, Refined, Coconut, Oil,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Dextrose,, Modified, Whey,, Skim, Milk,, Cream,, Mono, &, Diglycerides,, Palm, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Natural, &, Artificial, Flavor,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Highly Refined Coconut Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple refined ingredients (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose), industrial additives (mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, modified whey) and flavorings, consistent with ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Goetze's Candy, Original Caramel, Minis 4 oz

Well, that really depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a treat that satisfies a sweet tooth without pretending to be a health food, then these caramels might just fit the bill. They pack in a fair amount of sugar, so while they can be part of a balanced diet, moderation is key.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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