Caramel Colour is produce by heating treatment of carbohydrates. Its color ranges from pale-yellow to amber to dark-brown.. Caramel color molecules carry either a positive or a negative charge depending upon the reactants used in their manufacture. Problems such as precipitation, flocculation, or migration can be eliminated with the use of a properly charged caramel color for the intended application.
E150a Type I > Plain Caramel Colour
E150b Type II > Caustic Sulphite Process Caramel Colour
E150cType III > Ammonia Process Caramel Colour
E150d Type IV > Ammonia Sulphite Process Caramel Colour