Caramel colour E150c, also known as ammonia caramel or beer caramel, is a type of caramel coloring made by heating carbohydrates (sugars) with ammonium compounds (like ammonium hydroxide). This process creates a dark brown coloring that is often used in beers, soy sauce, and other foods.
Here are some key points about E150c caramel color:
- It is a safe food additive approved by regulatory bodies around the world, including the European Union (EU) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- It is gluten-free and vegan.
- It has a positive colloidal charge, which means it can interact with other ingredients in food to create different effects. For example, it can help to stabilize emulsions (mixtures of two liquids that normally don't mix) or improve the texture of food.
- It is soluble in water, so it can be easily added to liquid foods.
