Caramels (150) are water soluble brown colours derived from caramelising sugar. They are highly stable and are used in baked goods, confectionery, and sauces.
Stability
| Light Fastness | Good |
| Temperature | Good |
| SO2 Resistant | High |
| Colour at pH | |
| pH 3 | Brown |
| pH 5 | Brown |
| pH 7 | Brown |
| pH 7-9 | Brown |