
Caramel is prepared by the controlled heating of food grade carbohydrates with or without added chemical catalysts.Caramel is water soluble in powder as well as in liquid form.

Caramel color has four (4) classes, depending on net ionic charge and reactants used in preparation:
Product Range
Sr No | Name | E-Number | Class | Charge | Reactants | Application |
1 | Plain Caramel | E150a | I | – | No Ammonia or Sulphite | Beverages, Soft Drinks, Milk Products, Ice creams, Pharmaceuticals, Sauces |
2 | Sulphite Caramel | E150b | II | – | Sulphite | Liquor |
3 | Ammonia Caramel | E150c | III | + | Ammonia | Baby Foods, Bakery Products, Chocolate Industries, Jellies Beverages, Soft Drinks, Milk Products, Ice creams, Pharmaceuticals, Sauces, Soups. |
4 | Sulphite Ammonia Caramel | E150d | IV | – | Both Ammonia & Sulphite | Baby Foods, Bakery Products, Chocolate Industries, Jellies Beverages, Soft Drinks, Milk Products, Ice creams, Pharmaceuticals, Sauces, Soups. |