Is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel vegetarian?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Sulphite ammonia caramel is a dark brown food colouring produced by heat treatment of carbohydrates in the presence of both sulphite and ammonium compounds. It is one of the four types of caramel colouring and is widely used in colas, sauces, and baked goods.
| Also known as | Ammonia-sulfite caramel, Caramel color class IV, caustic sulfite ammonia caramel, Class IV caramel color, E 150, E150, INS 150, Sulfite Ammonia Caramel, sulfite ammonia process caramel |
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| E number | E150d |
| INS number | 150d |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
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