Description

Caramel CAS NO 1343-75-5 is a complex mixture of compounds produced by the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates, widely recognized as a natural colorant and flavoring agent. Its primary value lies in providing a stable, water-soluble brown color and a characteristic roasted, slightly sweet flavor profile to a vast array of consumer products. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking consistent, high-quality natural coloring solutions.

Application

• Food Coloring: Imparts a stable brown color to baked goods, sauces, gravies, soups, and confectionery products like caramels and chocolates.
• Beverage Industry: Used as a primary colorant in colas, root beers, beers, spirits, and other dark-colored soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• Flavor Enhancement: Provides a characteristic caramelized, sweet, and slightly bitter flavor note to enhance the overall taste profile of processed foods and sauces.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as a coloring agent in syrups, coatings for tablets, and liquid medicinal preparations.
• Animal Feed: Used to standardize the color of pet foods and certain livestock feeds.
• Soy Sauce & Condiments: A key ingredient for achieving the desired dark color and umami-rich flavor in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and similar savory products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Caramel
CAS No.	1343-75-5
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Caramel Color; Burnt Sugar; Caramel Coloring; INS 150; E150; Caramel Liquid; Caramel Powder; Sugar Color; Plain Caramel; Caustic Sulfite Caramel; Ammonia Caramel; Sulfite Ammonia Caramel; Beer Color; Spirit Caramel; Coloring Foodstuff
EINECS	215-655-1

Quality Control

Our caramel color is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and safety. Production adheres to relevant international standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and JECFA specifications. Each batch is tested for key parameters such as color intensity, pH, and specific absorbance to guarantee performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For liquid forms, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Powdered forms should be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking. Ensure containers are sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown liquid or powder
Color Intensity (0.1% w/v)	0.10 - 0.60 (at 610 nm)
pH (10% solution)	2.5 - 5.0
Solubility	Freely soluble in water
Specific Gravity (Liquid, 20°C)	1.25 - 1.38
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfated Ash	≤ 5.0%
4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)	≤ 250 ppm (or per customer requirement)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.