Caramel coloring
Caramel coloring contains moderate levels of Histamine and Salicylate. It has low levels of Sucrose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Caramel colours matter mainly by class: the sulfite-made grades (E150b caustic sulfite, E150d sulfite-ammonia) can carry residual sulfite, which is the part with a real DAO-inhibition mechanism. Plain and ammonia caramels (E150a/E150c) have no established histamine route. Sources: EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours, 2011; Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007.
- SalicylateModerate
- SucroseLow
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- GlutenNone
- FructoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Caramel coloring affect?
Caramel coloring is notable for Histamine, Salicylate and Sucrose.
Does Caramel coloring contain Histamine?
Caramel coloring contains moderate levels of Histamine. Caramel colours matter mainly by class: the sulfite-made grades (E150b caustic sulfite, E150d sulfite-ammonia) can carry residual sulfite, which is the part with a real DAO-inhibition mechanism. Plain and ammonia caramels (E150a/E150c) have no established histamine route. Sources: EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours, 2011; Maintz & Novak, Am J Clin Nutr 2007.
Does Caramel coloring contain Salicylate?
Caramel coloring contains moderate levels of Salicylate.
Does Caramel coloring contain Sucrose?
Caramel coloring contains only low levels of Sucrose. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.