Caustic sulphite caramel (E150b)
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What is Caustic sulphite caramel (E150b)?
Caustic sulphite caramel (E150b) is a brown colour made by heating sugar with sulphite compounds, used mainly in spirits and some sauces. Normal amounts stay below safe limits, and tests found no sign that it damages DNA. It's fine at normal amounts; if you react to sulphites, take care, though reactions to this colour are poorly documented.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Caustic sulphite caramel?
Yasno’s verdict on Caustic sulphite caramel: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Caustic sulphite caramel allowed in the EU?
EU status of Caustic sulphite caramel: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
Sources
- Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150 a,b,c,d) as food additives, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2011
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