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There are a series of E150 food
additives approved by the European Union (EU). These are used
as synthetic
colouring
agents
in food and drink products.
The common names for E150 are:
150(a) - Plain Caramel
150(b) - Caustic Sulphite Caramel
150(c) - Ammonia Caramel
150(d) - Sulphite Ammonia Caramel
The E150 s give a dark brown colour
to food and are produced by heat treatment of sucrose. These colourings
can sometimes add a bitter taste to food products containing them. E150 can
also act as an emulsifier in soft drinks.
There are some concerns associating hyperactivity in children with these
food colourings, though we couldn't find detailed evidence for this.
E150(c) and E150(d) have been known to cause
intestinal problems if large quantities are consumed.
Examples of food/drink products that may include the E150's:
Sauces (oyster, soy and fruit), biscuits, crisps, doughnuts, pickle, whisky,
carbonated soft drinks and beer.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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