Acid-Stable Class I Caramel Color

An acid-proof Class I caramel color from D.D. Williamson, Caramel Color 520, provides stability below pH 2.5 and in alcohol up to 65% ABV. It is the darkest Class I caramel color in the companys product line.  

For manufacturers exporting to the European Union, the new caramel color may be labeled as Colour Plain Caramel or Burnt Sugar, depending on the function the product is serving in the food or beverage application. If flavor rather than color represents the purpose, then Burnt Sugar is a label option. The European Technical Caramel Association, chaired by D.D. Williamsons Barry Foley, agreed on decision-tree labeling of Burnt Sugar in November 2009.

D.D. Williamson will feature the new product in iced tea at Booth 6229 at the IFT Food Expo in Chicago.