Plain Caramel Colour Liquid E150a (S)

Alvin’s Liquid E150a (S) is a deep red brown viscous liquid manufactured by controlled cooking of sugars along with food grade acids and bases and has a slight negative colloidal charge. Alvin’s Caramel Colour Liquid E150a (S) is a shelf-stable product.

Applications:

• Acidulated / Carbonated beverages
• Fruit Nectars
• Vinegars
• Ciders
• Beers
• Soy and Malt based beverages etc.

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 (as manufactured):

Sr No.	Specification	UoM	Requirements
1	Caramel Colour Class		1
2	Description		Dark brown to black viscous liquid having an odour of burnt sugar
3	Taste		Pleasant Bitter Taste
4	Solubility in water		Miscible in all proportion
5	% Solids		62.00 – 77.00%
6	Specific Gravity 15.6 0 C	g/cm3	1.280 – 1.310
7	Colour Intensity	(% by mass)	0.035 – 0.045 O.D.
8	pH (as is) @ 20 0 C		3.70 – 4.50
9	Ammoniacal nitrogen	(% by mass)	Max. 0.01 %
10	Total Nitrogen	(% by mass)	Max. 0.1 %
11	Total Sulphur	(% by mass)	Max. 0.3 %
12	Lead	ppm	< 2
13	Arsenic	ppm	< 1
14	Mercury (Hg)	ppm	< 0.1
15	Total plate count	CFU/g	< 100
16	Yeasts	CFU/g	< 10
17	Mould	24 CFU/g	< 10
18	E. Coli		Absent in 1 gm sample
19	Salmonellae		Absent in 25 gm sample
20	Irradiation free		Yes
21	Halal		Certified
22	Kosher		Certified
23	Vegetarian		Suitable
32	Allergen		Contains sulphite < 10 ppm

 

Ingredients:

• 100% Caramel Colour E150a

Standard Packing:

• 1 Kg Plastic Bottle
• 6 Kg Plastic Canister (SAVE 20% OFF 1Kg Price)
• 24 Kg (4 x 6Kg Canisters in a Carton) (SAVE 52% OFF 1Kg Price)

Labelling:

Label displays product name, code, lot number and other information as standard.

REGULATORY STATUS:

• Allergen : None
• 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), E150a (EU),150a (ASEAN)

Recommended Storage:

Store in ambient temperature (max. 25°C) and relative humidity below 60. Protect from air, light, moisture and heat. Prolonged exposure to air, light, moisture and heat degrades the colour strength.

Recommended Shelf Life:

12 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.