Comparing E150B - Caustic sulphite caramel vs E150A - Plain caramel

Overview

E150B - Caustic sulphite caramel

Caustic sulphite caramel (E150b) is a brown food color made by heating sugars in the presence of sulfite under alkaline conditions. It gives foods and drinks a deep brown tone without adding much taste. It is authorized in the European Union and allowed in the United States as “caramel color.”

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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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Synonyms
E150b
Caustic sulphite caramel
caramel E150b
E150a
Plain caramel
caramel color
caramel coloring
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  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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