Caramel color (E150a–d)
Updated October 2, 2026
Caramel color (E150a–d) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 41,674 products in our database, 24,376 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Caramel coloring, E150a, E150b, E150c, E150d
- E-number
- E150a–d
- Function
- Colors
- Found in
- 41,674 products (24,376 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Caramel color
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Caramel color.
Popular products with Caramel color
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 Caramel color-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Caramel color and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c 
c NOVA 3 
b NOVA 3 
a NOVA 3 
c NOVA 4 How to spot Caramel color on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Caramel color?
In our database, Caramel color most often appears in groceries, sodas, sweetened beverages and frozen desserts.
How many products contain Caramel color?
41,674 published products on Foodmetria list Caramel color, including 24,376 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.