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Litehouse Caramel Dip, Low Fat 16 oz
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Litehouse Caramel Dip, Low Fat 16 oz

Litehouse
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Litehouse Caramel Dip (Low Fat, 16 oz) reads like a convenience-oriented dessert topping that slots into the grocery store where shoppers look for quick sweet fixes. You’ll most often find it on a shelf in the baking and dessert-toppings aisle or alongside other syrups and spreads (chocolate sauces, pie fillings, cookie dips), and sometimes near refrigerated party dips when the retailer groups dessert dips with snack items. It’s pitched toward busy families, snack-minded hosts and home bakers who want an easy finishing touch: parents packing apple slices for an after-school snack, someone assembling a brownie sundae, or a host drizzling a warm ribbon over cheesecake. Litehouse’s broader brand brings associations of home entertaining and accessible food solutions, with packaging and messaging that feel family-friendly rather than gourmet. The label leans on a “Low Fat” claim and a “Gluten free” mark, which can give a light health halo even though the ingredient list includes multiple sweeteners and stabilizers; there are no organic or clean-label certifications and the product uses natural and artificial flavors. Sensory notes: a glossy, syrupy caramel that’s thick at room temperature but becomes pourable and silky when microwaved or warmed, with a sticky-sweet mouthfeel and a smooth, clingy texture that coats fruit, pretzels or ice cream. Packaged in a 16 oz jar with a screw-top lid intended for repeated dips and drizzles, the ritual is hands-on and casual—dunking, spooning, or heating briefly and drizzling over desserts. Processing context: industrially formulated with multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers and preservatives, making it a ready-to-use, highly processed dessert accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars12g
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

High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Water,, Polydextrose,, Maltodextrin,, Hydrogenated, Coconut, Oil,, Sugar,, Skim, Milk, Powder,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Sodium, Alginate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, maltodextrin, hydrogenated oil, stabilizers and preservatives) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat product, consistent with Nova group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Litehouse Caramel Dip, Low Fat 16 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This caramel dip has 100 calories per two-tablespoon serving, which isn't too shabby for a sweet treat. However, it does contain high fructose corn syrup and other processed ingredients, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it’s definitely more of an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
weekend-brunch

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