Ingredient

Caramel Color Added: Pork

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add caramel color to foods to give them a brown hue, mimicking the …

What it is

Caramel color is a food coloring made by heating sugars. The 'Pork' designation indicates that animal-derived ingredients, specifically pork products, were used in the manufacturing process, likely as a source of nitrogen compounds that react with sugars during heating. This process creates a range of brown colors.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add caramel color to foods to give them a brown hue, mimicking the color of cooked or roasted products. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, sauces, gravies, and processed meats.

Health notes

Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Some forms of caramel color, particularly Class III and IV, can contain byproducts like 4-MEI, which has raised concerns. However, regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have reviewed caramel color and have not set specific limits on its consumption, deeming it safe at typical intake levels. JECFA has also evaluated caramel color.

Allergen info

Caramel color is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Caramel Color Added: Pork

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cuban Style Fully Cooked Roast Pork, Pasteurized Process Swiss Cheese Product, Pickle Chips And Yellow Mustard On A Bun Sandwich, Cuban Style Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 46% DV per serving 208kcal 11.0Protein 5.2Fat 29.9Carbs Blueberry Muffin And Sausage Bites Morning Combos, Blueberry Muffin And Sausage Bites The Hillshire Brands Company Blueberry Muffin And Sausage Bites Morning Combos, Blueberry Muffin And Sausage Bites Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 343kcal 8.1Protein 21.2Fat 30.3Carbs Mini Maple Pancakes And Maple Sausage Bites Morning Combos, Mini Maple Pancakes And Maple Sausage Bites The Hillshire Brands Company Mini Maple Pancakes And Maple Sausage Bites Morning Combos, Mini Maple Pancakes And Maple Sausage Bites Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 333kcal 8.6Protein 20.4Fat 29.0Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Hot & Spicy Sausage On a Biscuit Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 389kcal 7.7Protein 27.9Fat 26.8Carbs Sausage, Egg & Cheese On A Bagel Tyson Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese On A Bagel Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 53% DV per serving 320kcal 10.9Protein 18.4Fat 27.2Carbs English Muffin, Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich Tyson Foods Inc. English Muffin, Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 314kcal 10.6Protein 21Fat 20.8Carbs Sausage, Egg & Cheese On a Biscuit Tyson Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese On a Biscuit Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 359kcal 9.4Protein 27.1Fat 19.5Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg & Cheese On A Muffin Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 37% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 36% DV per serving 304kcal 10Protein 20Fat 21Carbs CU-Sausage Biscuit Sandwiches Tyson Foods Inc. CU-Sausage Biscuit Sandwiches Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 392kcal 7.9Protein 29.2Fat 24.4Carbs Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich Tyson Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 317kcal 10Protein 21Fat 22Carbs Sausage, Egg and Cheese On A Croissant Tyson Foods Inc. Sausage, Egg and Cheese On A Croissant Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 47% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 339kcal 10Protein 24.2Fat 20.2Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Hot & Spicy Sausage, Egg & Pepperjack Cheese On a Biscuit Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 339kcal 10Protein 24.6Fat 19.5Carbs
Salt (14 products) Sugar (14 products) Water (14 products) Spices (14 products) Caramel Color (13 products) Niacin (13 products) Potassium Sorbate (13 products) Sodium Diacetate (13 products) Thiamine Mononitrate (13 products) Preservative (12 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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