552-CARAMEL COLOR is a yellow tone, Class I, acid and salt stable, water soluble liquid with a negative colloidal charge used to colour food and beverage products. This colour additive is shelf stable and permitted for use in foodstuffs pursuant to relevant food regulations. 552-CARAMEL COLOR provides natural colouring to foods without adding any nutritional value. It is suitable for providing uniform colouring to foods without altering the taste or texture. 552-CARAMEL COLOR is stable during processing and storage of foods.