Additional Information
• How Is “Caramel Color” Made?
• ITCA Frequently Asked Questions on Caramel Color
• “Caramel color safety – An update,” Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2018
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Questions & Answers on Caramel Coloring and 4-MEI
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): EFSA reviews safety of caramel colours
• Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA)
• International Food Information Council Foundation
• European Technical Caramel Association (EUTECA)
• Sethness: Frequently Asked Questions About Caramel Color
• D.D. Williamson: The Truth About Caramel Coloring
• International Technical Caramel Association Industry Position Statement - Gluten Free Caramel Color
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