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E150aColorantLow concern
Plain Caramel
In plain words
The short version
Pure caramel color produced by heating sugars alone — the clean-label form of caramel coloring.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI 'not specified' — the most generous JECFA assignment. Considered the safest of the caramel classes; lacks the 4-MEI concern of E150c and E150d because no ammonia is used. No specific allergen concerns.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.