E150

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There are a series of E150 food additives approved by the European Union (EU). These are used as synthetic colouring agents in food and drink products.

The common names for E150 are:

• 150(a) - Plain Caramel
• 150(b) - Caustic Sulphite Caramel
• 150(c) - Ammonia Caramel
• 150(d) - Sulphite Ammonia Caramel

The E150s give a dark brown colour to food and are produced by heat treatment of sucrose. These colourings can sometimes add a bitter taste to food products containing them. E150 can also act as an emulsifier in soft drinks.

There have been some reported concerns associating hyperactivity in children with these food colourings, though we couldn't find detailed evidence for this. E150(c) and E150(d) have been known to cause intestinal problems if large quantities are consumed.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include the E150s:

• soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• fruit sauce
• biscuits
• crisps
• doughnuts
• pickles
• whisky
• carbonated soft drinks
• beer

Note⁽¹⁾ that the list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by the EU Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

This entry was added in good faith in July 2008.
For current details check with relevant authorities.