E150aE150d
E150aE150d refers to a combination of two caramel coloring substances. E150a is plain caramel, produced by heating carbohydrates, typically glucose or sucrose, with or without acids or alkalis. E150d is sulfite ammonia caramel, which is produced by heating carbohydrates with sulfite and ammonia compounds. Both are used to impart a brown color to a wide variety of food and beverage products.
These colorings are among the most widely used food additives globally. They are found in items such
Regulatory bodies in various countries, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the U.S. Food