Caramel Colour is the most versatile Colour in terms of application and hence is one of the most widely consumed food Colouring ingredients in the world.
It is produced by heating food grade carbohydrates like Corn Starch or Sugar in a controlled environment and in presence of alkalis. The Colour is naturally stable in application conditions like acidity, direct light and high temperature..
Aarkay Food Products Ltd manufactures more than 34 grades of Caramel Colour spread under 4 International Classes both in Liquid as well as Powder form.
- E150a - Type I > Plain Caramel Colour
- E150b - Type II > Caustic Sulphite Process Caramel Colour
- E150c - Type III > Ammonia Process Caramel Colour
- E150d - Type IV > Ammonia Sulphite Process Caramel Colour,
Specifications :
Please find below specifications for Caramel E150 DS1112
PRODUCT: LIQUID CARAMEL TYPE - IV CODE - 1112 (DOUBLE STRENGTH)
Class IV: Sulfite Ammonia Caramel Colour (E150d), made by controlled heat Treatment of Food grade carbohydrates, with both sulfite and ammonium containing compounds.
The degree of binding to DEAE is > 50% and the absorbance ratio is < 50 %
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Description | Caramel Colour is obtained by heating food grade carbohydrates of Corn Origin along with food grade catalysts in controlled heat and pressure environ |
Appearance and consistency | Dark Brown to Black free flowing viscous liquid |
Odour | Caramelized |
Colloidal Charge | Negative |
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity@200 C | 1.24 ~1.276 |
Colour Intensity | 0.20 ~ 0.22 |
EBC Units | 40000 ~ 44000 |
pH | 2.5 ~ 3.50 |
Viscosity, @ 250 C, cPS | Max. 300 |
Acid Stability | Stable |
HEAVY METALS AND MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
Copper , Mg/kg | Max. 20 |
Arsenic , Mg/kg | Max. 1 |
Lead, Mg/kg | Max. 2 |
Cadmium Mg/Kg | Max. 1 |
Total Heavy Metals, Mg/kg | Max. 25 |
Mercury Mg/kg | Max. 0.1 |
4 - Methylimidazole | Max. 200 ppm |
Total Nitrogen | 0.3 % ~ 1.7 % |
Total Sulphur | 0.8% ~ 2.5 % |
Sulphur Dioxide | Max 0.2% |
Ammoniac Nitrogen , % by mass, | Max. 0.3 |
Standard Plate count /g | Max. 200 |
E. coli/g | Less than 3 |
Standard Packaging | 25 Kg Carboys or 275 Kgs Drums |
Storage Conditions | Store in temperature below 18 Degree Celsius and Humidity below 60% RH. Shelter from Direct Light, oxygen and freezing. |
Shelf Life | 24 Months adhering to above storage conditions and in its unopened original packing |
GMO Statement | The Raw Materials and Additives used to manufacture this product are NON-GMO in origin |
Allergen Declarations
Present in Facility | ||||
Yes | No | Yes | No | |
Ascorbic Acid | X | X | ||
Azo-Color | X | X | ||
BHA or BHT | X | X | ||
Celery | X | X | ||
Eggs | X | X | ||
Fish, Oyster, Shell Fish, Crustaceans | X | X | ||
Gallate | X | X | ||
Gelatin | X | X | ||
Gluten | X | X | ||
Lactose | X | X | ||
Lupin and Derivatives | X | X | ||
Meat or Poultry | X | X | ||
Milk or Dairy Products | X | X | ||
Mustard | X | X | ||
Nuts, Peanuts or Tree Nuts | X | X | ||
Parabens | X | X | ||
Rye | X | X | ||
Sesame Seeds | X | X | ||
Soy, Soya Protein, Soya Oil | X | X | ||
Yeast | X | X | ||
General Application
Commonly used in Cola Concentrates, Flavours, Baked Goods, Confectioneries, Chocolates, Seasonings, Biscuits, Sauces along with other Food Products.
Dosage Levels – Start with 0.01~0.1% and adjust as per applications
We have different packaging for Caramel Colors:
1. 6 kgs Carboys
2. 25 kgs Carboys (White and Blue)
3. 30 Kgs Carboys
4. 265 Kgs Drums
5. 275 Kgs Drums
6. 300 Kgs Drums
