Color Additive · EU 150d
Sulphite 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, Sulphite Ammonia Caramel is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Sulphite Ammonia 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
E-number regulatory snapshot
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel: no OFF product match; EU code 150d is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 150d | 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 | 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 Sulphite Ammonia Caramel?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel is a food additive (150d) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for caramel colours -E 150a, c, d-. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
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 Sulphite Ammonia Caramel safe to consume?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 150d is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Sulphite Ammonia Caramel used for in food?
Sulphite Ammonia Caramel (150d) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Sulphite Ammonia Caramel?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Sulphite Ammonia Caramel: EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for caramel colours -E 150a, c, d-. 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.