Is Plain Caramel vegetarian?

Plain caramel (E150a) is a dark brown food colorant produced by the controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates such as sucrose, glucose syrup, or fructose. No acids, alkalis, or ammonium or sulfite compounds are used in its production. The carbohydrate source is typically plant-derived.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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