Most soft caramels are sold as individually wrapped bite-size pieces. Baking-focused caramel bits are often sold unwrapped to make melting and measuring easier.

Soft caramels may be coated in milk or dark chocolate and are sometimes finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. Other options include uncoated caramel bits or plain taffy-style caramels.

Sea salt caramels combine sweet and salty flavors, often with a slightly buttery note. They typically pair a gooey caramel center with a chocolate shell or a dusting of sea salt for contrast.

Listings and reviews describe a buttery, sweet caramel flavor with a soft, chewy texture; chocolate-coated sea-salt varieties are noted for a balanced chocolate–caramel–salt profile.