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Caramel Color (E150d)
A water-soluble food coloring produced by controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates with ammonia and sulfite compounds.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Oct 4, 2025
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential presence of 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a possible carcinogen, regulatory limits in some jurisdictions, allergen cross-reactivity in sensitive individuals
Benefits
Widely used colorant to provide brown coloration in foods and beverages
References
Waters containing Caramel Color (E150d)
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