Ammonia E150C
What is Ammonia E150C?
Ammonia caramel (E150c) is a type of caramel colour. It is produced by the controlled heating of carbohydrates in the presence of ammonia compounds, resulting in a dark brown colour.
Is Ammonia E150C vegan?
Ammonia E150C is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Ammonia E150C gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Ammonia E150C a major allergen?
Ammonia caramel is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Ammonia E150C used for?
Ammonia caramel is used as a colouring agent to give foods a brown hue.
Is Ammonia E150C safe?
Ammonia caramel is an authorised food additive in Great Britain and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Ammonia caramel is used as a colouring agent to give foods a brown hue. It is commonly found in a variety of products including baked goods, confectionery, sauces, gravies, and some beverages.
Health notes
Ammonia caramel is an authorised food additive in Great Britain and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. EFSA has evaluated caramel colours, including ammonia caramel, and established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for the group. Some studies have raised questions about potential health effects of certain compounds that can be formed during the production of some caramel colours, but regulatory bodies like EFSA consider them safe at permitted levels.
Allergen info
Ammonia caramel is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
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