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E-number E150D · Colors
Sulphite ammonia caramel
Halal
- Typical source
- Heated sugars
- Plain-language explanation
- E150D, or sulphite ammonia caramel, is a dark brown food coloring created by heating sugars with ammonium and sulphite compounds. Its halal status depends entirely on the source of the sugar; if the sugar is derived from plants like beet or cane, it is generally considered halal. However, if the sugar is processed with bone char or comes from an ethanol source, it would be considered haram. Major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS approve it only with verified plant-based sources and halal processing.