Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Function: Artificial Color
E150D is the European food-additive number for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150d) is a colour used as a food additive.
What is E150D used for?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D) 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 E150D safe or restricted?
E150D is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as “Regulatory attention” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E150D
- What is E150D?
- E150D is the E-number for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150d) is a colour used as a food additive.
- What is E150D used for?
- Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D) 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 E150D 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 E150D safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E150D is approved for use in the EU but has drawn regulatory attention — its conditions of use or acceptable daily intake have been re-examined by EFSA or equivalent bodies. Forkin classifies it as "Regulatory attention" 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 E150D — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.