Color Additive · EU 150b
Caustic Sulphite 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, Caustic Sulphite Caramel is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Caustic Sulphite Caramel is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by its EU additive code
Caustic Sulphite Caramel: no OFF product match; EU code 150b is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 150b | 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 | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 300 mg/kg body weight a day | 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.
Caustic Sulphite Caramel, explained
Caustic Sulphite Caramel is a food additive (150b) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours -E 150 a,b,c,d- as food additives. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Caustic Sulphite Caramel among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 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 Caustic Sulphite Caramel safe to consume?
Caustic Sulphite Caramel scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 150b is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Caustic Sulphite Caramel used for in food?
Caustic Sulphite Caramel (150b) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Caustic Sulphite Caramel?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Caustic Sulphite Caramel: EFSA evaluation: Scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of caramel colours -E 150 a,b,c,d- as food additives. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.