E150c Caramel Color
Liquid and powder grades for food manufacturing. Compare specifications and request a sample for your formulation.

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- Form
- Powder
- Absorbance
- 0.190–0.240
- pH
- 3.5–4.5
- Red Index
- ≥3.80
- Packaging
- 4 × 5 kg bags
Absorbance: 0.1% solution, 610 nm.
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Product Information
E150c, also known as Class III ammonia caramel or INS 150c, is a food color. The listed range includes PC001 powder and three liquid grades. Grade selection depends on your target shade, formulation and processing conditions. See how Class III relates to other types in our caramel color class comparison.
- Product type
- Ammonia Caramel Color
- Classification
- Class III · E150c / INS 150c
- Available forms
- Powder and liquid
- Listed grades
- PC001 · Earth I · Earth II · Brewing I
Compare E150c Grades
| Grade | Form | Absorbance* | pH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC001 | Powder | 0.190–0.240 | 3.5–4.5 |
| Earth I | Liquid | 0.190–0.198 | 4.50–5.00 |
| Earth II | Liquid | 0.156–0.164 | 4.00–6.00 |
| Brewing I | Liquid | 0.133–0.137 | 4.00–6.00 |
*0.1% solution, 610 nm. Request the latest grade-specific specification for complete test conditions. Product pH values do not describe the suitable pH range of a finished food.
Comparing technical data? Read our guide to measuring caramel color strength and hue index before comparing values from different methods.
Applications for E150c Caramel Color
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