E150a
E150a: Plain caramel
Low concernFunction: colour
What is E150a?
E150a (Plain caramel) is a colour used in processed foods.
What the research says
Brown colour made by heating sugar.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E150a (Plain caramel) safe?
Brown colour made by heating sugar.
Why is E150a added to food?
It is used as a colour.
Does E150a make a food ultra-processed?
Yes. Under the NOVA system, cosmetic additives such as E150a mark a food as ultra-processed.