Foods Containing E150c (Ammonia Caramel)
E150c (Ammonia Caramel) is a colour (heated sugar with ammonia) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E150c
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
In the UK and EU, E150c must be declared either as "E150c" or as "Ammonia Caramel" in the ingredients list.
Is E150c safe?
E150c is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. For most people consuming Ammonia Caramel in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain E150c?
E150c (Ammonia Caramel) is commonly found in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing, jams and preserves, ready meals. It must be declared on UK/EU labels as either "E150c" or "Ammonia Caramel".
Is E150c safe?
E150c is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. For most people consuming Ammonia Caramel in typical quantities, health effects are unlikely — but the caution flag reflects either active scientific debate, mandatory warning labels, allergen status, or conditions attached to its authorisation.
Is E150c vegan?
E150c is always vegan: heated sugar with ammonia.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA