Comparing E150A - Plain caramel vs E150D - Sulphite ammonia caramel

Synonyms
E150a
Plain caramel
caramel color
caramel coloring
E150d
Sulphite ammonia caramel
Sulfite ammonia caramel
Caramel Colour Ammonium Sulphite Process
Colour Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Colour E150d
Food Colour 150d
CAS 8028-89-5
acid-proof caramel
soft-drink caramel
Functions
Products

Found in 156 products

Found in 116 products

Search rank & volume
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Awareness score

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Search volume over time

Interest over time for 4 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.

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Popular questions
  1. What color is caramel?

    Caramel color (E150a) gives foods a brown hue, ranging from light golden-brown to deep dark brown depending on the amount used.

  2. What is caramel color made of?

    E150a is made by controlled heating (caramelizing) of sugars such as sucrose, glucose syrup, or corn syrup, without adding ammonium or sulfite compounds.

  3. Does caramel color cause cancer?

    Class I caramel color (E150a) is not made with ammonia and isn’t associated with the 4‑MEI concern seen in some other caramel classes; regulators consider it safe at permitted food levels.

  4. Does caramel color have gluten?

    No—caramel color is generally gluten-free; even when sourced from wheat, processing removes gluten proteins to below regulatory thresholds.

  5. How to lighten dark brown hair to caramel color?

    E150a is a food color, not for cosmetic use; to achieve a caramel hair shade, use hair dye/bleach products and consult a professional stylist for safe lightening.

  1. E150d how its made?

    By controlled heating (caramelization) of food-grade carbohydrates (e.g., glucose syrups or sucrose) in the presence of ammonium and sulfite compounds, yielding a dark, acid-stable, negatively charged Class IV caramel color.

  2. How much is a hinomoto e150d worth?

    That refers to a tractor model, not the food additive; E150d (sulphite ammonia caramel) is sold in bulk as a coloring agent, with price per kg varying by supplier, grade, and volume.

  3. How to add additional hydrulics to an hinomoto e150d?

    That’s about a tractor and unrelated to the additive; E150d is a caramel color used to tint foods and beverages, not a mechanical component.

  4. What is caramel e150d?

    A Class IV caramel color (sulfite-ammonia process) that provides a dark brown color and is stable in acidic drinks like colas, as well as in sauces and beers.

  5. What is caramel e150d derived from?

    From plant-based carbohydrates (such as corn, wheat, or sugar beet/cane sugars) processed with ammonium and sulfite compounds; it contains no animal-derived ingredients.