What is E150a? Plain Caramel Explained
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E150a is Plain Caramel — plain caramel colour made by heating sugars — the most widely used food colour in the world.
What is E150a (Plain Caramel)?
E150a is Plain Caramel, a food additive classified as a colour that give food its colour. Plain caramel colour made by heating sugars — the most widely used food colour in the world. You'll find it in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing and many other packaged foods. Plain Caramel is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E150a has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E150a found?
E150a (Plain Caramel) is found in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing, jams and preserves, ready meals, desserts.
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
Is E150a safe?
EFSA has reviewed E150a and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Plain Caramel to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Plain Caramel — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E150a. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E150a FAQs
What is E150a in food?
E150a is Plain Caramel — plain caramel colour made by heating sugars — the most widely used food colour in the world.
Is E150a safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E150a and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Plain Caramel to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E150a vegan?
E150a (Plain Caramel) is vegan. It is derived from heated sugar, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E150a halal?
E150a (Plain Caramel) is halal. It is derived from heated sugar, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA