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There arefour classes of Caramel Colours, all four approved as food additives under EU legislation with the E-numbers E150a, E150b, E150c and E150d.

1. Class I (Plain) Caramel Colour – E150a: Class I Caramel Colours (E150a), also known as “plain caramels” or “spirit caramels”, range in hue from yellow to red-brown and have a slight negative colloidal charge. Class I Caramels do not contain 4-MeI or sulfites and have the highest stability in alcohol compared to other classes of caramels. Applications: Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits, Whiskey, Bakery Products etc.
   
2. Class II Caramel Colour – E150b: Class II Caramel Colours (E150b), or “caustic sulfite caramels”, are created through the controlled heating of carbohydrate sources in the presence of food grade sulfite compounds. Class II Caramel Colours have a negative colloidal charge and contain no 4-MeI. Applications: Spirits, Liquor Products, Whiskey, Confectioneries, Biscuits, Baked Goods etc.

3. Class III Caramel Colour – E150c: Class III Caramel Colours (E150c) or “ammonia caramels” are created through the controlled heating of carbohydrate sources with food grade ammonium compounds to produce colour bodies. The resulting colour ranges from a light brown to dark red-brown. Class III Caramel Colours do not contain sulfites and have a positive colloidal charge in most food applications. They are typically beer stable and salt stable, making them suitable for a wide range of savoury applications. Applications: Soya Sauce, Culinary Sauces, Baked Goods, Bouillon Cubes etc.

4. Class IV Caramel Colour – E150d: Class IV Caramel Colours (E150d) or “ammonia sulfite caramels”, result from the controlled heating of carbohydrate ingredients with food grade ammonium and sulfite compounds. The resulting colour ranges from a light brown to deep black-browns. Class IV Caramels exhibit a strong negative charge over a wide pH range, making them the most versatile caramel colours. Applications: Cola Concentrate, Carbonated Drinks, Flavours, Pharmaceuticals, Confectioneries, Bouillon Cubes etc.