Is E101 halal?
E101 is generally considered halal.
Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.
What is E101?
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), formerly called lactoflavin (Vitamin G). Food colouring (yellow-orange)
Where does E101 come from?
E101 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
| Function | Colour |
|---|---|
| Is E101 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Approved in the US | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E101 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 101.
EU approval: Yes.
US approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E101
Products in our database that list E101 among their ingredients:
- Corn flakes — Kellogg's (Halal)
- VECTOR — Kellogg's (Halal)
- Full Fat Oatmilk — Oatly (Halal)
- Oat-Milk — Oatly (Halal)
- Salad Cream Original — Heinz (Halal)
- Sandwich Spread — Heinz (Halal)
- Marrowfat Bigga Peas — Batchelors (Halal)
- heinz salad cream — Heinz (Halal)
- Alpro smooth subtle creamy oat — alpro (Halal)
- Extrême vanille de Madagascar — Nestlé (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Stir-Fried Ramen — Samyang (Halal)
- Quattro Cheese Ramen — Buldak, Samyang (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E101 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E101 halal?
E101 is generally considered halal.
Where does E101 come from?
E101 can be produced from either plant or animal raw materials, and the label almost never says which. The same E-number can come from a different source in another product, so where the origin matters, check that product's certification.
How does E101 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E101 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 101. EU approval: Yes. US approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E101 may be animal-derived, but the sources it is made from are not themselves prohibited. If you avoid all animal-derived ingredients, check with the manufacturer.
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