Ammonia Caramel

Brown color

SANHA classifies this as halal.

Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record

1says Halal

Saying Halal1 of 1

SANHA

SANHA classifies the caramel colour classes (E150a to E150d) as Halaal

Why this verdict

E150c is ammonia caramel, produced by heating sugar with ammonium compounds, used to colour beer, sauces, and baked goods. SANHA classifies the caramel colour classes as Halaal, and the process uses no animal or alcohol inputs.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a food colour in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). Ammonia caramel (Class III); JECFA set an Acceptable Daily Intake and assessed it safe at permitted levels. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E150c halal?

Ammonia Caramel (E150c) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E150c made from?

Ammonia Caramel (E150c) is derived from plant sources.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.