Food

Caramel color (additive)

Dietary factor.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Food additive safety

no clear effect Low study (A)

Safety review: the four classes of caramel color have passed extensive toxicological testing and are considered safe at usual exposures; attention focuses on by-products such as 4-MeI. It is a review (regulatory/industry sector).

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In depth

Diet · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Food additive safety — no clear effect (Low, study). Safety review: the four classes of caramel color have passed extensive toxicological testing and are considered safe at usual exposures; attention focuses on byproducts such as 4-MeI. It is a review (regulatory/industry sector). 29222054

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