Synonym(s)
Caramel; Sugar caramel
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Caramel, also known as caramel or caramelised sugar, is a brown dye used in cosmetic products. The basic conditions for colourings which may be used in cosmetics are laid down in the EC Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) Annex IV.
Furthermore, caramel is also listed as a food colorant under the numbers E150a, E 150b, E150d.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer