Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
Function: Food colours
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. See all Food colours (E-numbers).
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 “Some concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E150D vegan or vegetarian?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E150D?
E150D appears in 6,056 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cola, Energy Drink, and Soft Drinks.
- Cola1,012
- Energy Drink212
- Soft Drinks208
- Balsamic Vinegar183
- Candy & Sweets178
- Ice Cream156
- Pudding / Flan105
- Chocolate Candy101
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E150D across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
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.
- Which foods contain E150D?
- E150D appears in 6,056 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Cola, Energy Drink, and Soft Drinks. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E150D vegan or vegetarian?
- Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (E150D) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- 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 ‘Some concern’ 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 and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.