Comparing E150A - Plain caramel vs E160F - Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30)

Overview

E150A - Plain caramel

Plain caramel (E150a) is a brown color made by heating sugars. It adds warm amber to deep brown tones to foods and drinks and is the simplest “caramel color,” produced without ammonia or sulfites. It is used widely and is considered safe when used as allowed by regulators.

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E160F - Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30)

Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30), also known by its E‑number E160f, is an orange carotenoid food color. It gives foods and drinks a warm yellow‑orange shade, similar to what you get from other carotenoids like beta‑carotene.

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Synonyms
E150a
Plain caramel
caramel color
caramel coloring
E160f
Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid (C 30)
Ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenic acid
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Functions
colour
colour
Origins
Plant
Animal
Synthetic
Products

Found in 156 products

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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.

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