Additives

Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Moderate Colour · Caramel colour

The most widely used caramel colour - found in most dark colas. Contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which has shown carcinogenic effects in animal studies. IARC classifies 4-MEI as possibly carcinogenic.

Category: Colour — Caramel colour
Typically used in: Cola drinks, soy sauce, beer, whisky
Regulatory status: EFSA monitoring. IARC classifies 4-MEI as possibly carcinogenic.
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 E150C Moderate 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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Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D): What It Is and Is It Safe?

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