Ingredient

Colored With Caramel Color

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

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 like glucose or fructose. Depending on the process used, it can range in color from light yellow to dark brown. Different types of caramel color are produced using acids, alkalis, or sulfites.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add caramel color to foods to give them a brown hue, mimicking the color of cooked or roasted ingredients. 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. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated caramel colors. Some studies have raised questions about certain compounds that can be formed during caramelization, but extensive reviews have generally found them safe at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Colored With Caramel Color

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Uncle Wiley's, Inc. Original Greens Seasoning, Original Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 357kcal 0Protein 0Fat 35.7Carbs Blik, Inc. Easy Pad Thai Kit With Rice Noodles, Pad Thai Sauce And Peanut Mix Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 275kcal 6.7Protein 1.2Fat 59.2Carbs Coborn's Incorporated Apple Fritter Bread Breads & Buns 314kcal 8.6Protein 5.7Fat 57.1Carbs Lucky Country USA, LLC Lucky Country, Aussie Style Traditional Black Soft Licorice Candy Candy 325kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 75Carbs Rich Products Corporation Rich Products Corp., Tres Leches, Caramel, Caramel Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 278kcal 3.8Protein 12.7Fat 39.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Tiramisu Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 247kcal 3.5Protein 11.8Fat 31.8Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Australian Black Soft Licorice Candy Candy High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 367kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 83.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake, Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 309kcal 3.7Protein 13.6Fat 40.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Cake, Cookies & Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 296kcal 3.7Protein 13.6Fat 40.7Carbs Safeway, Inc. Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, Neapolitan Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 284kcal 3.7Protein 13.6Fat 34.6Carbs

Rich Products Corporation The Original Layers Of Chocolate And Vanilla Flavored Ice Cream With Chocolate Flavored Crunchies And Creamy Whipped Icing Ice Cream Cake, Original, Chocolate And Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 268kcal 3.7Protein 13.4Fat 32.9Carbs Conagra Foods-Snack Foods Group Sausage Bites With Pepperoni Seasonings, Pepperoni Seasonings Other Snacks 321kcal 21.4Protein 21.4Fat 10.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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