With Caramel Color Added
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Caramel Color Added.
What is With Caramel Color Added?
Caramel color is a food coloring made by heating sugars, often with acids, alkalis, or sulfites. It can range in color from light yellow to dark brown. Different manufacturing processes result in different types of caramel color.
Is With Caramel Color Added gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is With Caramel Color Added a major allergen?
Caramel color is not derived from any of the major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is With Caramel Color Added used for?
Caramel color is used to give foods a brown hue, mimicking the color of cooked or roasted ingredients.
Is With Caramel Color Added safe?
Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Caramel color is used to give foods a brown hue, mimicking the color of cooked or roasted ingredients. It is commonly found in baked goods, beverages, sauces, and processed meats.
Health notes
Caramel color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Some types of caramel color, specifically Class III and Class IV, can contain a byproduct called 4-MEI, which has raised concerns. However, regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA have reviewed caramel color and have not set specific limits for 4-MEI in food, deeming current levels safe. JECFA has also evaluated caramel colors.
Allergen info
Caramel color is not derived from any of the major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.
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