EtqaE150d Sulphite ammonia caramel
HalalIs E150d halal? The Etqa database classifies E150d, sulphite ammonia caramel, as halal, which means permissible.
Reason
Sulfite ammonia caramel (E150d) is a Halal, plant-derived colorant produced with ammonia and sulphites, widely used in soft drinks.
This reason is written in the database for the name “sulfite ammonia caramel”.
About E150d
- Number range
- E100–E199: colours
- Origin
- Derived from plant-based carbohydrates (sugars) which are subjected to heat treatment with sulphite and ammonia compounds. It is considered a synthetic food colorant due to the chemical processing of natural starting materials.
- Used in
- Soft drinks
- Gravy mix
- Brown bread
- Cakes
- Biscuits
- Malt vinegar
- Marmalade
- Beef products
- Also called
- Caramel Colour Ammonium Sulphite Process; Colour Sulphite Ammonia Caramel; Colour E150d; Food Colour 150d; CAS 8028-89-5; Acid-proof caramel; Soft-drink caramel
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive, its other names and forms follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa.
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