Caramel Varieties
E150d Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Colorant
Ammonium sulfite caramel is prepared by subjecting carbohydrates to controlled heat treatment, with or without acid or alkali, in the presence of sulfite and ammonium compounds (sulfurous acid, potassium sulfite, potassium bisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium sulfite, and ammonium hydrogen sulfite).
E150a Plain Caramel Colorant
Plain caramel is prepared by subjecting carbohydrates to controlled heat treatment. Acids, alkalis, and salts, except ammonium compounds and sulfites, may be used to accelerate caramelization.
E150c Ammonia Caramel Colorant
Ammonia Caramel is prepared by heating carbohydrates with or without acid or alkali in the presence of ammonium compounds.
E150d Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Colorant
Ammonium sulfite caramel is prepared by subjecting carbohydrates to controlled heat treatment, with or without acid or alkali, in the presence of sulfite and ammonium compounds (sulfurous acid, potassium sulfite, potassium bisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium sulfite, and ammonium hydrogen sulfite).
E150a Plain Caramel Colorant
Plain caramel is prepared by subjecting carbohydrates to controlled heat treatment. Acids, alkalis, and salts, except ammonium compounds and sulfites, may be used to accelerate caramelization.
E150c Ammonia Caramel Colorant
Ammonia Caramel is prepared by heating carbohydrates with or without acid or alkali in the presence of ammonium compounds.