Caramel HGP-D 3.630
Caramel HGP-D is an electropositive caramel produced by the treatment of food grade carbohydrates with heat in the presence of food grade catalysts.
Product Information
- Product Code: 3.630
- Product: Caramel HGP-D
- Description: Caramel HGP-D is an electropositive caramel produced by the treatment of food grade carbohydrates with heat in the presence of food grade catalysts. It conforms to the JECFA (joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) specifications for Food Additives
- Function / Dosage: Caramel HGP-D is a dark brown liquid. When diluted it should be clear with an odour and taste typical of burnt sugar. It is used to colour a wide variety of foods notably sauces and baked goods. Recommended dosage in baked goods is 0.5 – 3.0 % (w/w), Beer and vinegar 0.1 %(w/v), Meat pies and canned meats 0.3 – 2.0 % (w/v).
- Specific Gravity: 1.283 – 1.324 @ 20°C
- Ingredients: Caramel HGP-D is made from hydrolysed maize starch. Caramel HGP-D contains sulphur dioxide at levels up to 10 mg/kg and is free from other known allergens. Recommended labelling is CARAMEL (III) or Colour E150c however; please check local food labelling requirements to ensure compliance.
- Country: Caramel HGP-D is made in Australia from imported ingredients.
- Packaging: 5kg and 25 kg tamper evident polyethylene containers.
- Shelf Life: Store in a clean, dry, well-ventilated warehouse at ambient temperature, away from odorous materials. Storage at temperatures greater than 35°C may lead to a decreased shelf-life. For stock control purposes, a shelf-life of 18 months is specified. Colour and viscosity increase on prolonged storage.
- Regulations: It conforms to the JECFA (joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) specifications for Food Additives. Caramel HGP-D is awarded Halal Accreditation by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc. Caramel HGP-D is awarded Kosher and Pareve certification by the NSW Kashrut Authority Inc. Caramel HGP-D does not require labelling as a genetically modified food in accordance with Food Standard1.5.2 - Foods produced using gene technology (FSANZ).
Nutritional Information
- Energy (kj): 917
- Carbohydrates - total (g): 50.2
- Sugar (g): 5.6
- Protein (g): 0
- Total Fat (g): 0
- Saturated Fat (g): 0
- Monosaturalted Fat (g): 0
- Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Sodium (mg): 140
- Potassium (mg):
- Units based per 100: g
Allergen Information
- Cereals: No
- Crustaceans: No
- Eggs: No
- Fish: No
- Milk: No
- Nuts: No
- Peanuts: No
- Soy: No
- Sulphites: Sulphur Dioxide <10 mg/kg
- Halal: Yes
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