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E150a-d
Karamel
E-number category
Colour
Detailed information
- What it is & how it is made
- The caramel colour group (E150a-d) consists of brown colouring substances obtained by heat-treating sugar. The production process and the additives used vary by sub-type.
- Where it is used
- Used for brown colour in beverages, baked goods, sauces, vinegar and confectionery.
- Health note
- It varies by sub-type; for the types produced with ammonia or sulphite (150c/d) there is debate about 4-methylimidazole, while no problem is expected with the plain type (150a).
- Halal assessment
- Because the sub-type and production process are not specified and this site's data holds no definite information, it has been left as doubtful; which caramel type a product uses must be confirmed with the manufacturer. As this site's data contains no definite verification of the source or carrier for this form, it has been left as doubtful; for definitive information consult the manufacturer's declaration or certificate.
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