What is E150d? Sulphite Ammonia Caramel Explained
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E150d is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel — a colour (heated sugar) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
What is E150d (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel)?
E150d is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel, a food additive classified as a colour that give food its colour. A colour (heated sugar) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. You'll find it in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing and many other packaged foods. Sulphite Ammonia Caramel is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E150d 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 E150d found?
E150d (Sulphite Ammonia 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 E150d safe?
E150d is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. E150d is a sulphite or sulphite-related additive — sulphites are declared allergens that can trigger asthma and respiratory reactions in sensitive people (estimated 5–10% of asthmatics). For most people consuming Sulphite 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.
EFSA opinion: Sulphite Ammonia Caramel — status Some concerns.
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E150d FAQs
What is E150d in food?
E150d is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel — a colour (heated sugar) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
Is E150d safe to eat?
E150d is authorised in the EU and UK but carries genuine concerns. E150d is a sulphite or sulphite-related additive — sulphites are declared allergens that can trigger asthma and respiratory reactions
Is E150d vegan?
E150d (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel) is vegan. It is derived from heated sugar, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E150d halal?
E150d (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel) is halal. It is derived from heated sugar, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA