Color Additive · EU 150c
Ammonia Caramel
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ammonia Caramel is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 3 out of 5 (Mixed Evidence), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Ammonia Caramel is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 3/5
- Mixed Evidence
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Ammonia Caramel: composite 3/5 (Mixed Evidence) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 150c | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 3 / 5 (Mixed Evidence) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 100 | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Ammonia Caramel?
Ammonia Caramel is a food additive (150c) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for caramel colours -E 150a, c, d-. EFSA overexposure risk: moderate. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ammonia Caramel
Product-count (0) and safety-score (3/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 3/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonia Caramel safe to consume?
Ammonia Caramel scores 3/5 (Mixed Evidence). FDA status is Approved. The mixed-evidence band means federal approval and remaining open questions coexist, read the health-concern and state-action rows before treating the score as a green light.
What is Ammonia Caramel used for in food?
Ammonia Caramel is commonly used as: Processed foods, beverages, confectionery. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
What health concerns are associated with Ammonia Caramel?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Ammonia Caramel: EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for caramel colours -E 150a, c, d-. EFSA overexposure risk: moderate. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 3/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.