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Caramel Colour (E150d)

ColoursE150dCAS 8028-89-5

Sulphite ammonia caramel, the darkest and most heat-stable caramel colour class, used in cola-type beverages and dark sauces. 4-MEI (a processing by-product) is subject to regulatory limits.

Physical state
Liquid
Solubility
Miscible with water
Odour
Characteristic, slightly bitter odour
Typical usage level
0.1-1.0% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E150d
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Caramel Colour
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Natural colourant

Technical functionWhat it does
dark brown colouring, heat-stableImparts stable dark brown colour through thermal processing.

Recommended applications

Sauces & dressings
Natural colourant
Beverages (cola-type)
Natural colourant
Bakery
Natural colourant
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceDark brown to black viscous liquid
ColourDark brown to black viscous liquid
OdourCharacteristic, slightly bitter odour
SolubilityMiscible with water
MoisturePending
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging225kg net drums or IBC totes, depending on order volume
Shelf life12 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Produced from a carbohydrate feedstock. Confirm feedstock origin with the supplier for a non-GMO claim.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Colour intensity (EBC units), 4-MEI content, pH.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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