Appearance
Brown to dark brown powder with burnt sugar odor and taste
Function
Caramel color is one of the oldest and most widely used food colorings, and is found in many commercially produced foods and beverages, including batters, beer, brown bread, buns, chocolate, cookies, cough drops, spirits and liquor such as brandy, rum, and whisky, chocolate-flavored confectionery and coatings, custards, decorations, fillings and toppings, potato chips, dessert mixes, doughnuts, fish and shellfish spreads, frozen desserts, fruit preserves, glucose tablets, gravy, ice cream, pickles, sauces and dressings, soft drinks (especially colas), sweets, vinegar, and more. Ranges from light yellows to reddish-browns to the darkest browns.
Synonyms
Caramel Color 202; Unichem 202
Storage
Store in closed containers, protect from moisture.
Packages
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Colors natural
Other
- Origin: Natural
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 100øC (212øF)
- Melting Point: 125-150 øF (71-82 øC)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: N/A