Alvin’s Liquid E150d (P) is a Class IV, deep black brown viscous liquid manufactured by controlled cooking of sugars along with food grade acids, bases and salt with ammonia and sulphite compounds. Liquid E150d (P) has a strong negative colloidal charge and it is a shelf-stable product. There are four different types of Caramel distinguished by how they are produced, identified by the suffix “a” (Plain Caramel), “b” (Sulphite Caramel), “c” (Ammonia Caramel) & “d” (Sulphite Ammonia Caramel). Applications: Soft Drink Concentrates Carbonated Beverages Cocoa Enhancer Bakery Confectioneries Sauces Tea Coffee Dairy and general food application Dosage Guidance: Starting dose rate for colour is generally 0.5% moving up depending on what your desire is to achieve in terms of colour and shade. SPECIFICATION: Sr No. Specification UoM Requirements 1 Caramel Colour Type / Class IV 2 Description Dark brown to black viscous liquid having an odour of burnt sugar 3 Taste Pleasant Bitter Taste 4 Colloidal charge Negative 5 Solubility in water Miscible in all proportion 3 % Solids % 52 - 75 4 Specific gravity (at 15.6°C) 1.245 – 1.255 5 Colour Intensity (as is) 0.235 – 0.270 O.D. 6 Colour intensity (ODB) 0.10 – 0.60 8 pH (as is) @ 20°C 2.50 – 3.00 9 Ammonical Nitrogen % by mass Max. 2.8 % 10 Total Nitrogen % by mass 0.5 – 7.5 % 11 Total Sulphur % by mass 1.40 – 10.0 % 12 4-Methylimidazole % by mass Max. 250 mg/kg 14 Lead (Pb) < 2 mg/kg 15 Arsenic (As) < 1 mg/kg 17 Mercury (Hg) < 0.1 mg/kg 18 4-Methylimidazole ppm (Max.) 250 19 Total nitrogen (as N) % 0.30 – 1.70 20 Total sulphur (as S) % 0.80 – 2.50 23 Total plate count CFU/g < 100 24 Yeast CFU/g < 10 cfu/gm 25 Mould CFU/g (< 10 cfu/gm 26 E.coli Absent in 1 gm sample 27 Salmonella Absent in 25 gm sample 28 Non-Irradiated Yes 29 Non-GMO Yes 30 Halal Certified 31 Kosher Certified 32 Vegetarian Suitable 33 Allergen Contains sulphite (as SO2) < 2,000 ppm Ingredients: 100% Caramel Colour E150d Standard Packing: 1Kg HDPE Bottle 6Kg HDPE Canister (SAVE 20% OFF 1Kg Price) 25Kg HDPE plastic cube with a tamper evident lid. (SAVE 52% OFF 1Kg Price) Labelling: Label displays product name, code, lot number and other information as standard. REGULATORY STATUS: Allergen : Sulphite Gluten Content : Nil Metals, Chemical Contaminants and Pesticide Residues: Complies with EU regulations GMO Status: Non GM Kosher: Pareve Kosher for Passover: Available on demand Halal: Complies and Certified Labeling Declaration: Colour Added (US), E150d (EU),150d (ASEAN) Recommended Storage: Store in ambient temperature (max. 25°C) and dry condition (max. RH 60). Protect from air, light, moisture and heat. Recommended Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture for unopened packs under specified storage condition. Use the product quickly after opening. Handling: Shake well before use. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
