Caustic sulfite caramel

Category: AdditivesOther names: E150B, Caramel Color II

Caustic sulfite caramel is high in Histamine. It has low levels of FODMAPs, Salicylate and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.

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Frequently asked questions

Which intolerances does Caustic sulfite caramel affect?

Caustic sulfite caramel is notable for Histamine, FODMAPs, Salicylate and Nickel.

Does Caustic sulfite caramel contain Histamine?

Yes — Caustic sulfite caramel is high in 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 Caustic sulfite caramel contain FODMAPs?

Caustic sulfite caramel contains only low levels of FODMAPs.

Does Caustic sulfite caramel contain Salicylate?

Caustic sulfite caramel contains only low levels of Salicylate.

Does Caustic sulfite caramel contain Nickel?

Caustic sulfite caramel contains only low levels of Nickel. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.