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E150aPlain Caramel

Used as: Colour

Why is it used?

Used to give foods and drinks a brown colour.

EU status

Authorised in the EU

How it appears on a label

Source: European Food Safety Authority — EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (E 150a-d)

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