Ingredient

Organic Caramel Color

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Role in food
Manufacturers use caramel color to give foods a brown hue, mimicking the color of …

What it is

Caramel color is a food coloring made by heating sugars, typically with acids, alkalis, or sulfites. Organic caramel color is made using sugars derived from organic farming practices. It ranges in color from light yellow to dark brown.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use caramel color to give foods a brown hue, mimicking the color of cooked or aged ingredients. It is commonly found in beverages like sodas, sauces, baked goods, 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 form during the manufacturing process of some types of caramel color, but these are generally found at very low levels in the final product.

Allergen info

Caramel color is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Organic Caramel Color

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Dr. McDougall's Right Foods, Inc. Organic Maple Hot Cereal Cereal 386kcal 8.6Protein 5Fat 78.6Carbs Noosa Yoghurt, LLC Finest Yogurt Yogurt 133kcal 5.3Protein 5.3Fat 15.9Carbs HONEST Zero Calorie Soda Soda 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.7Carbs Pure Growth Organic Foods LLC Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cereal 390kcal 7.3Protein 3.7Fat 78.0Carbs Teriyaki Sauce SKY VALLEY Teriyaki Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 147kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.4Carbs Soy Taco Meatless Taco Filling EL BURRITO Soy Taco Meatless Taco Filling Other Meats 145kcal 12.7Protein 5.5Fat 12.7Carbs Organic Maple Flavored Syrup PYURE Organic Maple Flavored Syrup Syrups & Molasses 83kcal 0Protein 0Fat 45Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Liberte Organic Brazilian Sea Salt Caramel Whole Milk Yogurt Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 142kcal 3.2Protein 7.1Fat 16.1Carbs CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Wolfgang Puck Soup Org Black Bean Prepared Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 45kcal 2.0Protein 0.4Fat 8.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Oatmeal Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies & Biscuits 500kcal 6.7Protein 23.3Fat 66.7Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Carrot Cake Mix With Cream Cheese Frosting Mug Cakes, Carrot Cake Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 92% DV per serving 424kcal 3.3Protein 13.0Fat 73.9Carbs Hoisin Sweet And Sour Soy Based Sauce With Miso Paste, A Hint Of Vinegar, Orange And Toasted Sesame Oil, Hoisin Topco Associates, Inc. Hoisin Sweet And Sour Soy Based Sauce With Miso Paste, A Hint Of Vinegar, Orange And Toasted Sesame Oil, Hoisin Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 100kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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