Caramel color is one of the most widely used colorings worldwide, created by heating sugars to provide brown hues in foods and drinks.
Caramel Color
Found In
- Baked goods
- Candies
- Cola beverages
- Flavored syrups
- Sauces
- Sodas
Also Known As
- Burnt Sugar
- Caramel Class I
- Caramel Class II
- Caramel Class III
- Caramel Class IV
- Caramel (Color)
- Caramel Color
- Caramel Liquid
- C.I. Natural Brown 10
- E150
- E150a
- E150b
- E150c
- E150d
- Natural Brown 10
The Beverage Bottom Line
Caramel color is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved, GRAS)
Information about its use as a color or general purpose.
In 1972, the health aspects of caramel as a food ingredient were evaluated.
This page was last updated on 7/3/2025.