Ingredient
Caramel Color
Neutral in 1 Flagged in 6
Scout's take
Caramel color is a widely used food coloring. Some types may contain harmful byproducts like 4-MEI, which is a potential carcinogen. Its use is primarily cosmetic, adding no nutritional value.
More from Scout's analyses
Industrial coloring agent that may contain 4-MEI, a potential carcinogen. Purely cosmetic additive with no nutritional value.
from the analysis of Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Dark Chocolate ChunkSynthetic coloring agent. Some caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified as possibly carcinogenic.
from the analysis of Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich SyrupSynthetic coloring potentially containing 4-MEI carcinogen. Added solely to mimic the appearance of real maple syrup.
from the analysis of Mrs. Butterworth's Original Pancake SyrupFound in 7 products
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Pearl Milling Company Butter Rich Syrup
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Mrs. Butterworth's Original Pancake Syrup
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