Additives

Ammonia Caramel (E150C): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Moderate Colour · Caramel colour

Caramel colour produced using ammonia. Contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a compound found to cause cancer in animal studies. Under EFSA safety review.

Category: Colour — Caramel colour
Typically used in: Beer, sauces, bread
Regulatory status: EFSA safety review ongoing.
Concerns flagged: Carcinogenicity concernGenotoxicity concern

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EFSA (2012) — Refined exposure assessment for caramel colours -E 150a, c, d- http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2012.3030

E150A Safe Plain Caramel View additive E150B Limited risk Caustic Sulphite Caramel View additive E150D Moderate Sulphite Ammonia Caramel View additive E151 Limited risk Brilliant Black PN View additive E152 Hazardous Carbon Black View additive E153 Limited risk Vegetable Carbon View additive

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Ammonia Caramel (E150C): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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