FDA Status
GRAS (Self-Affirmed)The most commonly used caramel color, found in colas and many dark-colored beverages. Contains 4-MEI, which California lists under Prop 65.
Concerns
- •contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a possible carcinogen
- •listed under California Proposition 65
- •most widely consumed caramel color, increasing total exposure
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
cola soft drinksdark beersoy saucecoffee-flavored productsbalsamic vinegar
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