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Typical source

Heated sugars

Plain-language explanation

E150C, or ammonia caramel, is a brown food coloring made by heating sugars with ammonium compounds to create a deep color for drinks and sauces. Its halal status depends on the source of the ammonium compound, which can be derived from either plant-based or synthetic sources (generally considered halal) or non-halal animal sources. Most major halal certification bodies, including JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS, approve E150C as halal only if the manufacturer verifies it is free from haram animal-derived ingredients.