E123

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E-number category

Colour

Source

Synthetic (chemical) production

Detailed information

What it is & how it is made: A synthetic (azo) red-burgundy colour; it is chemically produced and carries no animal source.
Where it is used: Used for red-burgundy colour in beverages, confectionery and some foods (restricted in many countries).
Health note: It has been banned in some countries (e.g. the United States); a suspicion of carcinogenicity has been debated. It calls for caution from the standpoint of the tayyib principle.
Halal assessment: It is synthetic in origin and contains nothing animal; no halal obstacle is seen. It has been left as doubtful because of the health debate and the tayyib principle.

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This information is for general guidance only; it is not a halal certificate or a religious ruling. For the definitive status, refer to the manufacturer's halal certificate.