Caramel Food Color, Ammonia Caramel Food Color or Caustic sulfite Caramel Food Color is prepared by a carefully controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates, generally in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts, in a method called caramelization. We are manufacturer of liquid as well as Powder Caramel color under the four International classifications.
Caramel Food Color
| C.I. No. | D&C No. |
|---|---|
| E-150a | Caramel Type I Plain ( Scotch Grade ) |
| E-150c | Caramel Type III Beer Grade |
| E-150d | Caramel Type IV Single Strength |
| E-150d | Caramel Type IV Double Strength |
| E-150d | Caramel Powder Food Grade Double Strength |
| Classification of Caramel Colors | Liquid Grade | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type - I (E150a) | Plain Caramel (Caustic caramel, Spirit caramel) | No ammonium or sulfite compounds can be used Color Strength: 0.032-0.037 (0.1% soln. at 510 nm) Single Strength Negative Caramel |
Distilleries, Whiskey, Brandies, food or beverages, etc. |
| Type – II (E150b) | Caustic sulfite caramel | In the presence of sulfite compounds but no ammonium compounds can
be used Color Strength: 0.092-0.102 (0.1% soln. at 510 nm) Single Strength Negative Caramel |
Whiskies, Brandies , Confectionaries, bakery, etc. |
| Type – III (E150c) | Ammonia Caramel (Beer Grade Caramel, Soy-Sauce Caramel) | In the presence of ammonium compounds but no sulfite compounds can
be used Color Strength: 0.175-0.225 (0.1% soln. at 510 nm) Single Strength Positive Caramel |
Beer, Soy sauce, Protein drinks, confectionery, etc. |
| Type – IV (E150d) | Double Strength Caramel (Ammonia sulfite caramel) | In the presence of both sulfite and ammonium compounds Color Strength: 0.380-0.420 (0.1% soln. at 510 nm) Double Strength Negative Caramel |
Confectionery, Bakery, Carbonated Beverages, Liquors, Sauces, Juice, Jam, Pharma etc. |
| Type – IV (E150d) | Single Strength Caramel (Ammonia sulfite caramel) | In the presence of both sulfite and ammonium compounds Color Strength: 0.200-0.220 (0.1% soln. at 510 nm) Single Strength Negative Caramel |
Carbonated Beverages, Country Liquor, Rums, Sauces, Confectionery, Pharma, Bakery, etc. |