Caramel is the most-used food colour worldwide, supplying every brown shade from amber to near-black, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
8028-89-5
Grade
Food grade, Class I / III / IV (specify)
Packing
280 kg HDPE drum (liquid) · 25 kg bag (powder)
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our colors range, Caramel is the most-used food colour worldwide, supplying every brown shade from amber to near-black. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as dark brown to black viscous liquid or powder, in food grade, Class I / III / IV (specify). The CAS number is 8028-89-5.
Applications of Caramel
Across the region we supply Caramel into:
Cola and dark carbonated soft drinks (Class IV)
Soy sauce, vinegar, gravy and seasoning (Class III)
Bakery, biscuit and confectionery colouring
Beer, malt drinks and spirits colour correction
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 280 kg HDPE drum (liquid) · 25 kg bag (powder). Store in ambient, protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Shelf life is 12–24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Caramel
CAS No.
8028-89-5
Appearance
Dark brown to black viscous liquid or powder
Grade
Food grade, Class I / III / IV (specify)
Purity / Assay
Colour intensity as specified
Classes
I (plain) · III (ammonia) · IV (sulphite-ammonia)
Colour intensity
0.08–0.60 (specify)
Ionic charge
Positive / negative — must match the system
Form
Liquid and spray-dried powder
Packing
280 kg HDPE drum (liquid) · 25 kg bag (powder)
Storage
Ambient, protect from freezing and direct sunlight
Shelf life
12–24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Cola and dark carbonated soft drinks (Class IV)
Soy sauce, vinegar, gravy and seasoning (Class III)
Bakery, biscuit and confectionery colouring
Beer, malt drinks and spirits colour correction
What packing is Caramel supplied in?
Caramel is supplied in 280 kg HDPE drum (liquid) · 25 kg bag (powder). Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Caramel do you stock?
We supply food grade, Class I / III / IV (specify). If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Caramel outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
