Description
Caramel (CAS 8028-89-5 ), commercially designated E150a , is a natural brown colorant and flavoring agent produced by controlled heat treatment of food-grade sugars. It delivers the characteristic color and taste profile found across a broad range of food and beverage products. In soft drinks, cola beverages, and beer, E150a provides the deep amber-to-brown hue that defines product appearance and consumer expectation. Bakeries and confectionery manufacturers incorporate it into breads, cakes, and candies. These applications help to achieve consistent brown tones and enhance roasted flavor notes. Sauces, gravies, soups, and marinades rely on caramel color to standardize batch-to-batch appearance in both retail and foodservice formats. Distilled spirits producers, including whisky and brandy manufacturers, use it to adjust final color before bottling. Caramel color is supplied as a liquid concentrate or spray-dried powder, with liquid forms being the dominant format. It is available in four internationally recognized classes, Class I through Class IV, differentiated by the reactants used in production. Class I is the plain caramel variant which is both sulfite-free and ammonia-free. Food-grade specifications conforming to FCC and JECFA standards are standard across the supply chain. This ensures that the product meets rigorous safety and quality requirements for global distribution and use. Contact us for supply of Caramel Request Quote
Other Names (Synonyms)
Caramel (color) | Coloring materials, caramel | Pigments, caramel | Caramel pigments | Caramel Coloring | Sulphite Ammonia Caramel | E150a
Key Technical Features
- High Purity Grade standard
- Consistent Batch Quality
- Full Regulatory & REACH Support
- Global Logistics Network enabled
Physical Properties
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