Ingredient

Caramel And Annatto Extract

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

These ingredients are used together to provide a brown to reddish-brown color in foods. …

What it is

Caramel color is made by heating sugars, often with acids, alkalis, or sulfites. Annatto extract comes from the seeds of the achiote tree and is a natural source of color.

Why it's used

These ingredients are used together to provide a brown to reddish-brown color in foods. They are commonly found in baked goods, beverages, dairy products, and confectionery.

Health notes

Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Some forms of caramel color contain a byproduct called 4-MEI, which has raised concerns, but the FDA states that levels in food are not a health risk. Annatto extract is also considered safe by the FDA. Both have been evaluated by JECFA and EFSA, with no specific numerical limits set for their acceptable intake.

Allergen info

Neither caramel color nor annatto extract are derived from the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Caramel And Annatto Extract

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Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Magnum, Ice Cream Bar, Double Chocolate Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 354kcal 2.5Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 342kcal 3.8Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 354kcal 2.5Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs

Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 355kcal 2.6Protein 22.4Fat 36.8Carbs

LIDL Cinnamon Crunchies Cereal With Real Cinnamon & Sugar, Cinnamon Cereal High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 11.9Fat 76.2Carbs

MILLVILLE Cinnamon Crunch Squares Crispy Sweetened Whole Wheat & Rice Cereal, Cinnamon Crunch Cereal High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 11.9Fat 76.2Carbs

MILLVILLE Cinnamon Crunch Crispy Sweetened Whole Wheat & Rice Cereal Squares, Cinnamon Crispy Cereal High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 11.9Fat 76.2Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Italian Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 200kcal 0Protein 20Fat 10Carbs Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Ice Cream Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 354kcal 2.5Protein 21.5Fat 36.7Carbs Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla Bean Ice Cream With A Sea Salt Caramel Swirl Dipped In Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars, Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 301kcal 2.4Protein 18.1Fat 32.5Carbs The Federated Group, Inc. Better Valu, Italian Dressing Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 200kcal 0Protein 20Fat 10Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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