Ingredient

Caramel Color And Thyme

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Role in food
Caramel color is used to give foods a brown hue, making them look richer …

What it is

Caramel color is made by heating sugars, often with acids, alkalis, or salts. Thyme is an herb with small, aromatic leaves. The combination likely refers to caramel color for appearance and thyme for flavor.

Why it's used

Caramel color is used to give foods a brown hue, making them look richer or more appealing. Thyme is used to add a savory, earthy flavor. They are often found together in processed foods like frozen appetizers, patties, and burgers.

Health notes

Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food additive. Some types of caramel color contain a byproduct called 4-MEI, which has raised concerns in animal studies at very high doses. However, regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have reviewed the evidence and concluded that typical human consumption levels are safe. Thyme is considered safe and is used for its flavor.

Allergen info

Caramel color is not derived from major allergens. Thyme is not a major allergen. Not a major allergen.

Products containing Caramel Color And Thyme

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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