E150B · Colouring
What is Caustic sulphite caramel (E150B)?
Risk level: low — generally safe
What does it do?
Adds colour to food or restores colour lost during processing.
Is it harmful? Risk context
It is generally regarded as safe and has been used widely for many years; many are naturally sourced or substances the body already processes. Seeing it on a label does not mean "a bad product".
No 4-MEI present
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Safe daily intake (EFSA ADI)
300 mg/kg
Sources
Products containing this additive
3 products found containing this additive.