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Werther's Original Soft Vanilla Creme Caramels 4.51 oz
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Werther's Original Soft Vanilla Creme Caramels 4.51 oz

Werther's Original
4.51 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Werther's Original Soft Vanilla Creme Caramels are sold as a small, familiar pouch of individually wrapped chews you’ll find on the candy aisle near other wrapped hard and soft caramels, boxed chocolates, and gift candies — often close to checkout displays and seasonal candy fixtures. The caramel presents itself as an after-dinner or purse-friendly treat: creamy vanilla-forward caramel that yields with a soft, chewy bite rather than a brittle snap. Shoppers reach for this size on errands, for road trips, as a movie-night snack, or to tuck into holiday candy bowls and stocking stuffers. The brand positions itself as classic and comforting, leaning into heritage and nostalgia with imagery of old-world, homey indulgence that skews slightly older but appeals across generations looking for a traditional sweet. Labels emphasize “soft” and “vanilla creme” flavor cues and list “natural and artificial flavors,” but you won’t see organic certification or overtly “health” focused claims — the packaging trades on trust and familiarity more than wellness halos. The ingredient list shows refined syrups, milk derivatives, vegetable oils, and flavoring agents, so in plain language the product is highly processed and created from several industrialized components rather than single-ingredient foods. Sensory elements include a satiny, sticky exterior on each twist-wrapped piece, warm caramel aroma, mellow dairy notes from condensed and whole milk, and a lingering sweet finish. Rituals include the shared bowl at gatherings, a single chew after coffee, or a small, comforting reward carried in your coat pocket.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars12g24%
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

Glucose, Syrup, (from, Wheat, or, Corn),, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oils, (from, Palm, and, Shea),, Condensed, Skim, Milk,, Sorbitol, Syrup, (from, Wheat, or, Corn),, Dry, Whole, Milk,, Lactose,, Cream,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Whey,, Butter,, Reduced, Minerals, Whey,, Soy, Lecithin,, Salt,, Sugar, Cane, Syrup,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm - 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 industrial ingredients (glucose and sorbitol syrups, vegetable oils, artificial flavors, emulsifiers) and is produced as a ready-to-eat formulated confection, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Werther's Original Soft Vanilla Creme Caramels 4.51 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These caramels are definitely a sweet treat, packing in 14 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a dessert to enjoy occasionally, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they're not exactly a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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