FDA Status
GRAS (Self-Affirmed)Caramel color produced with ammonia compounds. Contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a byproduct classified as a possible carcinogen.
Concerns
- •contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified as possibly carcinogenic by IARC
- •immunotoxicity observed in animal studies
- •less studied than Class IV caramel color
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
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