Caramel Color Powder

Product Description

What is Caramel Color Powder？

Caramel color or caramel coloring is a soluble food coloring. It is made by a carefully controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates, generally in the presence of acids, alkalis, or salts, in a process called caramelization. It is more fully oxidized than caramel candy and has an odor of burnt sugar and a somewhat bitter taste. Its color ranges from pale yellow to amber to dark brown.

Caramel color, also known as caramel coloring, is one of the oldest and most used colorings in food and beverage with the European food additive number E150. Its color ranges from pale yellow to amber to dark brown and can create several colors when added in foods. Caramel color is usually used to be drizzled on ice cream, cakes, fruit or caramel milk tea, caramel macchiato, coffee, or any other desserts to darken the color and get the desired consistency of food.

Our premium caramel powder is a high-quality spray-dried natural colorant and flavor enhancer made from food-grade carbohydrates through controlled heat treatment. This free-flowing brown powder is ideal for the food and beverage industry, providing a stable color (E150 series) and a rich, sweet caramel flavor suitable for a variety of applications. It is versatile and can be used in baked goods, dairy products, sauces, and soft drinks, and is especially suitable for making delicious, crispy caramel popcorn without the need for liquid caramel, avoiding kitchen messes.

Our caramel powder is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring excellent solubility, thermal stability, and a long shelf life, making it a reliable and efficient choice for industrial food production.

Caramel Color Powder Specification

Types of caramel coloring

According to WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has divided it into four classes, simply named class I, II, III & IV and with the corresponding E number E150a, 150b, 150c and 150d.

Common applications of caramel in food

• Class I (E150a), generally used in bread, spirits, dairy, beverages and confections.
• Class II (E150b), commonly used in tea, whiskey, and brandy.
• Class III (E150c) used to color soy sauce and beer.
• Class IV (E150d), widely used in the soft drink industry.

However, the specific application is complicated, usually, there are several classes can be used in a field. Depending on the taste and color needs of the food.

Our Advantages

• Consistent Quality & Color

Provides uniform browning and flavor batch after batch, ensuring product standardization and reducing waste.

• Ease of Use & Handling

Dry powder form is easier to store, measure, and incorporate into dry mixes and formulations compared to sticky liquid caramel.

• Enhanced Shelf Life

Powder form and robust stability contribute to a longer shelf life in both its raw state and finished products.

• Clean Label Appeal

Meets the growing consumer demand for natural colorants and flavorings (varies by specific grade and formulation).

• Customization & OEM Services

We offer tailored solutions to meet specific customer requirements, including different color intensities (single or double strength) and flavor profiles.

FAQ

What is the main difference between caramel powder and liquid caramel?
Caramel powder is spray-dried, making it a free-flowing solid that’s easier to handle, store, and mix into dry blends, while liquid caramel is viscous and can be messier.

Is this caramel powder suitable for making caramel popcorn?
Yes, it is ideal for caramel popcorn. Simply sprinkle the powder over warm popcorn; it melts evenly to coat each kernel, resulting in a crunchy texture.

Do you offer Halal or Kosher certification?
Yes, we can provide Halal and Kosher certifications upon request, ensuring it meets specific religious dietary requirements.

Can this powder be used in beverages?
Absolutely. It is highly soluble in water and provides excellent color stability, making it perfect for soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and other liquid applications.

What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
The MOQ varies. For samples, it can be as low as 1kg. For bulk orders, standard MOQ starts at 25kg, but we are flexible to discuss based on customer needs.

Are your products certified for food safety?
Yes, our manufacturing facility holds ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 certifications, guaranteeing the highest standards of food safety management.

How does the powder ensure consistent color?
Through advanced spray-drying technology and rigorous quality control, we ensure each batch has consistent particle size and color strength.

Can you customize the color intensity or flavor profile?
Yes, we offer customization for different color strengths (e.g., single or double strength) and can adjust flavor profiles to meet specific customer formulations.

High-quality Caramel Color Powder Supplier

Green Spring is a leading supplier and distributor of natural food colorings, offering high-quality wholesale food colorings at highly competitive prices.

As a premium supplier of natural food colorings, we offer one of the most comprehensive product lines for the food, beverage, pet food, health, and nutrition industries. With 26 years of experience, we are able to provide your business with high-quality natural food colorings at highly competitive prices.

We offer a wide variety of natural food colorings derived from spices, herbs, and fruits and vegetables. Our products include phycocyanin, spirulina green, Sodium copper chlorophyllin, lycopene, curcumin, butterfly pea pollen, red yeast rice, carmine, and more… We are committed to providing safe, vibrant, and sustainable solutions for food and beverage brands. Create the best-looking, plant-based, clean-label products using our diverse range of natural food colorings.

How to buy Caramel Color Powder?

Just send an email to sales@greenspringbio.com, or submit your needs in the form at the bottom, we are always at your service!