Caramel
Caramel color has been used for generations to improve the taste and appearance of foods and beverages. Imparting color ranging from delicate yellow to the darkest browns, it remains a versatile and cost efficient coloring agent.
Specifications of Caramel
SR. NO. | CHARACTERISTICS | SPECIFICATIONS | |||
Type- I Caustic Process | Type- III Ammonia Process | Type- IV Ammonia Sulphite process, Acid - proof Caramel | Type- IV Ammonia Sulphite process, Acid - proof Caramel | ||
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| Plain | Single Strength | Double Strength | -- |
1 | Solubility | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble |
| Ethanol | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
| Dilute Ethanol | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble | Soluble |
| Ether, acetone and chloroform | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
2 | Total solids percent by mass | 70 ± 1 | 65 to 70 | 60 to 65 | 53-56 |
3 | Color Intensity (absorbance) of 0.1 % M/V solution at 610 nm. on Shimadzu UV- 1601 | 0.05 to 0.08 | 0.20 | 12 to 0.13 | 0.24 to 0.26 |
4 | Ammonical Nitrogen percent by mass (Max.) | 0.10 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
5 | 4-Methylimidazole ppm (Max.) | - | 300 | 300 | 300 |
6 | Arsenic ppm (Max.) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
7 | Sulphur dioxide percent by mass (Max.) | - | - | 0.5 | 0.5 |
8 | Total Nitrogen % Max | 0.30 | 0.30 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
9 | Heavy Metal ppm (Max.) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
10 | PH (10 % w/v Solution ) | 3.0 to 4.50 | 3.0 to 5.50 | 2.80 to 3.20 | 2.80 to 3.20 |
11 | Microbial Limits |
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| Escherichia coli | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| Salmonellae | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Type of Caramels
TYPE-I: - Plain Caramel , with high stability and consistent color value for using as coloring agent in Confectionery, Distilleries and food industries.
TYPE- III: - This caramel is of great tinctorial power Caramel with consistent high color value suitable for malt food beverage, chocolate flavored products, pharmaceuticals for Liquid formulations and backed products-Cookies, Cakes, rye bread.
TYPE-IV: - Single Strength / Special Grade. Caramel (Ammonia Sulphite Process): This caramel is mainly used in pharmaceutical and food industries.
TYPE - IV: - Double Strength Caramel (Ammonia Sulphite Process): with high color (double strength) is used in soft drink (carbonated beverage) industries and acidified solutions.
Special Note: Specific quality Caramel can be manufactured as per customer's requirement.
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