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Caramel Color (Class IV)

Not approved

Ammonia-sulfite process produces 4-methylimidazole, a California Prop 65 listed carcinogen.

E / INS number
E150d
CAS number
8028-89-5
Class
Artificial Dye
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

caramel ive150d

Regulatory status

JurisdictionStatusNotesSource
US warning_required California Prop 65 requires warning labels for 4-methylimidazole, a byproduct of Class IV caramel production. (2011-01-07) OEHHA

Other artificial dye ingredients

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF)Blue 1 Lake (Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake)Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine)Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)Caramel Color (generic)Citrus Red 2Green 3 (Fast Green FCF)Red 3 (Erythrosine)Red 40 (Allura Red AC)Red 40 Lake (Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake)Titanium DioxideYellow 5 (Tartrazine)

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