Caramel

Brown colorant made by heat treatment of sugars.

Classification:

• Class 1: E150a – plain/spirit/caustic caramel
• Class 2: E150b – Caustic sulfite caramel
• Class 3: E150c – ammonia caramel
• Class 4: E150d – sulfite ammonia caramel

Application:

• ice cream, confectionery
• meat industry
• the beverage industry