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Smucker's Sundae Syrup, Caramel
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Smucker's Sundae Syrup, Caramel

Smucker's
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
20g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Smucker's Sundae Syrup, Caramel is a pantry-friendly dessert sauce that reads like a classic American topping: a glossy, amber-brown drizzle sold in a squeezable 20 oz plastic bottle with a flip-top nozzle. You’ll typically find it in the baking and ice cream topping aisle, shelved with chocolate and fruit dessert sauces, pancake syrups, and coffee-flavoring syrups — often near whipped cream and sprinkles. It’s pitched at everyday indulgence occasions: weekend brunches, ice-cream sundaes after family dinners, coffeehouse-style home lattes, and holiday baking projects where a little extra sweetness finishes a plate. Smucker’s carries a long-standing, heritage brand image; the product is positioned for mainstream families and home entertainers who want dessert-restaurant flavors without specialty-store prices. The label leans on familiar cues rather than health claims — no organic seal or “natural” certification appears, though the ingredient list includes “natural flavor” and nonfat milk alongside prominent corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup. Small-print additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial vanilla and colorants) signal a heavily processed formulation. Sensory-wise the syrup is thick, sticky, and pourable into ribbons that hold shape briefly before settling; it’s sweet, with rounded caramel notes and a smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel. Rituals around it are tactile and social: a slow drizzle over ice cream, a swirl in coffee, or a decorative streak on plated desserts. In short, it’s an accessible, convenience-oriented treat topping that fits squarely into American dessert and coffee culture as a quick, crowd-pleasing finishing touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars20g
Protein0g
* 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

Corn, Syrup,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Nonfat, Milk,, Fructose,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of:, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Potassium, Sorbate, (preservative),, Polysorbate, 60,, Sodium, Citrate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Caramel, Color,, Vanillin, (artificial, Flavor),, Yellow, 6,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Polysorbate 60 - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

The ingredient list is dominated by industrial sweeteners (corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, fructose) and includes emulsifiers, preservatives, artificial flavor and colorants, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Smucker's Sundae Syrup, Caramel

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This caramel syrup packs a punch with 20 grams of sugar per two tablespoons, so it's definitely a sweet treat rather than a health food. If you’re using it occasionally to top off a sundae or a pancake, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it's not what you’d call a superfood.

Perfect For

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