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"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is caramel e150d?
Caramel E150d, commonly known as sulfite ammonia caramel or Class IV caramel, is a water-soluble food coloring. It is produced through the controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates in the presence of both sulfite and ammonium compounds. The carbohydrate source is typically derived from plant starches such as corn, wheat, or sugar beets. This additive is widely used to impart a dark brown to black color in soft drinks, particularly colas, as well as in beers, gravies, soy sauces, confectionery, and baked goods.
Caramel E150d is classified as vegan because its raw materials and processing agents are entirely of plant, mineral, or synthetic origin. The base carbohydrates are extracted from agricultural crops, while the ammonium and sulfite reactants are inorganic chemical compounds. At no stage of the manufacturing process are animal tissues, dairy, or animal-derived processing aids used. Therefore, ingredients labeled as caramel E150d do not involve animal sources and are suitable for vegans.
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