(sulphite ammonia caramel; may be from sugar beet; sugar cane or corn starch; sulphite and ammonia compounds; may be GM)

Functions: Colouring (dark brown to black)
Potential Effects: Hyperactivity, soft to liquid stools, increased bowel movements, blood toxicity in rats, inhibits metabolism of B6 in rabbits
Possible Food Use: Wine, sparkling wine, fortified wine, stout, fruit wines, beer, mead, vegetable wines
Other Uses: Cosmetics, skin lotion, cigarettes

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