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Sugar color I plain (Plain Caramel, E150a).
Sugar color I simple is a food additive related to natural or identical natural dyes.
General characteristics of E150a Sugar color I plain
E150a Sugar color I plain usually looks like a thick, viscous liquid, solution or powder, has a dark brown color, a bitter taste and a characteristic smell of burnt sugar. As a rule, E150a Sugar color I simple is produced by heating and thermal decomposition of carbohydrates. The dye is highly soluble in water, alcohol and alcohol-containing beverages, does not change its properties when exposed to light and heat. E150a is most commonly obtained from corn starch, sugar beet, or cane.
Purpose and application of E150a Sugar color I simple
E150a is one of the most common colorants used in food and beverages. Due to the caramel taste and smell, Sugar color is most often used for the production of whiskey, beer and wine, as well as confectionery. With the E150a, you can add any shade to your products: from light amber to dark brown. In addition, E150a serves as an emulsifier. Other products that contain E150a are yoghurts, jams and jams, chocolate, chips, many types of canned products: vegetables, berries and fruits, and some meat products – sausages, boiled sausage, pates.
Harm of E150a Sugar color I plain
Uncontrolled consumption of foods containing the dietary supplement E150a causes disorders in the gastrointestinal tract – stomach disorders, constipation and bloating.
Use of E150a Sugar color I simple
Throughout our country, it is allowed to use E150a as a dye for food products, in the production of medicines and cosmetics. It is considered the safest of the line of caramel colors and natural, which causes its expensive cost.