Colour: Caramel
What is Colour: Caramel?
Caramel color is a food coloring made by heating sugar. It can range in color from light yellow to dark brown. Different methods of heating and adding chemicals create different shades and properties.
Is Colour: Caramel gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Colour: Caramel a major allergen?
Caramel color is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Colour: Caramel used for?
Caramel color is used to give foods a brown color.
Is Colour: Caramel safe?
Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Caramel color is used to give foods a brown color. It is found in many products like baked goods, beverages, sauces, and desserts. It does not add flavor, only color.
Health notes
Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Some types of caramel color, specifically Class III and IV, can contain a byproduct called 4-MEI when made with certain processes. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated caramel colors. While some studies have raised questions about 4-MEI, the levels found in foods are typically very low and considered safe.
Allergen info
Caramel color is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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