Fig. 1From: Genotoxicity assessment of 4-methylimidazole: regulatory perspectivesConcentration of 4-methylimidazole in caramel colors class III and IV (a), or in some beverages or foods (b). Each caramel color or beverage/food which contains maximum level of 4-MI was selected among several samples. Class III-1 to III-5 and IV-1 to IV-4 mean different samples among class III or IV caramel color products. Data were modified from IARC Monographs 101 [1]. *: Foods cooked in soya sauceBack to article page