Foods That ContainE153

Foods That Contain Vegetal charcoal

Vegetal charcoal (E153) is a colorant found in a variety of packaged foods. Below are the food categories where it commonly appears.

Code
E153
Category
Colorant
Harm level
Low risk

Food Categories That Contain Vegetal charcoal

  • Semi-prepared products
  • flours

How to Spot It on Labels

Look for Vegetal charcoal or its code E153 in the ingredients list.

Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.