Caramel Color Dextrose
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What it is
Caramel color is a food coloring made by heating sugars, often with acids, alkalis, or sulfites. Dextrose is a type of sugar, usually derived from corn. Caramel color dextrose is made by heating dextrose to produce a brown color.
Why it's used
Caramel color dextrose is used to give foods a brown color, ranging from light yellow-brown to dark brown. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, sauces, and confectionery.
Health notes
Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Some forms of caramel color, specifically Class III and Class IV, can contain a byproduct called 4-MEI. Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have reviewed 4-MEI, and while concerns have been raised, current scientific evidence does not indicate a health risk at typical consumption levels. JECFA has evaluated caramel colors and established specifications for their safe use.
Allergen info
Caramel color dextrose is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Products containing Caramel Color Dextrose
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Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Brown Gravy Mix With Onions, Brown
333kcal
16.7Protein
0Fat
66.7Carbs
Food Town Stores Inc.
Mint Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream With Chocolate Chips & Chooclate Flavored Wafers Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Chip
286kcal
3.6Protein
10.7Fat
46.4Carbs
DFA Dairy Brands, LLC
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mint Chocolate Chip
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
286kcal
3.6Protein
8.9Fat
46.4Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Vanilla Frozen Dairy Dessert Between Two Chocolaty Wafers Snowboard Sandwiches, Vanilla
232kcal
5.4Protein
5.4Fat
44.6Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Original Pancakes & Sausage On A Stick!, Original
324kcal
8.4Protein
18.3Fat
31.0Carbs