Frequently Asked Questions - Garden Caramels

Garden Caramels are M. Cacao’s reimagination of traditional caramels—where botanical flavor becomes a storytelling experience. By blending classic buttery caramel with herbs, flowers, and fruits found in nature, we create caramels that evoke emotion, memory, and the feeling of walking through a blooming garden.

Each piece is carefully infused with real ingredients—never artificial flavors—including:

Our garden-inspired caramels are not just treats — they’re small, flavor-filled journeys into seasonal sensations and sensory memory.

At M. Cacao, caramel is treated as a craft. We slow-cook each batch using time-honored techniques to develop a deep, buttery complexity. Then we elevate it —infusing the caramel with real herbs, fruits, and flowers to create flavors that surprise, soothe, and inspire.

✔ Small-batch artistry – Each batch is handcrafted to preserve the subtle textures and flavors that get lost in mass production.

✔ Honest ingredients – Real butter, coconut sugar, and fresh cream are our base. We don’t do shortcuts, preservatives, or anything artificial.

✔ Botanical precision – We steep herbs, fold in fruit purees, and blend delicate aromatics with care. Timing, temperature, and taste are everything.

This process transforms caramel from nostalgic comfort to something far more layered — an edible expression of season, garden, and mood.

Garden Caramels are made with real ingredients and no preservatives, so they deserve thoughtful care to maintain their luscious texture and delicate botanicals:

✔ Keep them cool and dry – Ideal storage is around 60–70°F in a dry, shaded space. Avoid direct sunlight and heat.

✔ Skip the fridge – Refrigeration can introduce humidity and dull the flavors or turn the caramels grainy.

✔ Airtight is ideal – Store in a sealed container to lock in moisture and protect the aromatics.

✔ Eat within 4–6 weeks – These are seasonal, artisanal confections made to be enjoyed fresh, like a bouquet.

Let them warm slightly to room temperature before eating — their full texture and nuanced flavors bloom best that way.

Yes, Garden Caramels are naturally gluten-free. We use no wheat, barley, or gluten-containing ingredients—just real butter, coconut sugar, and beautiful botanical infusions.

As always, they’re crafted with care in a kitchen that also processes gluten, so those with severe allergies should consider their individual sensitivities before consuming.

No way. Our caramels are a celebration of what nature gives us — real herbs, real fruits, real flavor.

✔ No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives

✔ No stabilizers or hidden additives

✔ Just slow-cooked caramel with soulful ingredients