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E-number E150A · Colors
Plain caramel
Halal
- Typical source
- Heated sugars
- Plain-language explanation
- E150A, or plain caramel, is a brown food coloring made by heating sugar (like corn or beet sugar) with an alkali like ammonia or soda. Its halal status depends on the source of the sugar; if the sugar is plant-based, it is generally considered halal. However, major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA require verification to ensure the sugar is not derived from non-halal sources or processed with prohibited alcohol. Always check for halal certification to be certain.