Plain Caramel
Function: Natural Color
E150A is the European food-additive number for Plain Caramel, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Caramel color or caramel coloring is a water-soluble food coloring.
What is E150A used for?
Plain Caramel (E150A) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E150A safe or restricted?
E150A is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E150A
- What is E150A?
- E150A is the E-number for Plain Caramel, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Caramel color or caramel coloring is a water-soluble food coloring.
- What is E150A used for?
- Plain Caramel (E150A) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E150A vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E150A safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E150A is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E150A — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.