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E 150bColours

Caustic sulphite caramel

Characteristics

Additive NameCaustic sulphite caramel
E No.E 150b
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A synthetic brown colouring made by heating sugar with sulphite compounds. It gives foods a deep amber or brown colour. Approved by EFSA and used in a very narrow range of products — authorised in only one food category, which limits overall exposure significantly. Some caramel colours have raised questions about processing byproducts, but E150b specifically has a limited presence in the food supply. Regulatory bodies consider it safe at permitted levels.

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