Is E102 halal?
E102 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 E102?
Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5). Food colouring (lemon yellow)
Where does E102 come from?
E102 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Colour |
|---|---|
| Is E102 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. |
E102 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 102.
EU approval: Yes.
US approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E102
Products in our database that list E102 among their ingredients:
- Lucky Charms — Lucky Charms (Haram)
- Nacho Cheese — Doritos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Oatmeal Squares — Quaker (Halal)
- Cap'n Crunch Cereal — Cap'n Crunch (Halal)
- Zesty Cheese Tortilla Chips — Doritos (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Nerds Candy - Rainbow — Nerds, Nestlé (Halal)
- Mogu Mogu melon flavored drink — Sappe Public Company Limited (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Trident spearmint slim pack — Trident (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Doritos Cool Ranch flavored — Doritos (Halal)
- Nacho Cheese Flavored Doritos — Doritos, Build Bold Doritos Nacho Cheese (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Batchelors : Mushy Original — Batchelors (Halal)
- Campari — Campari (Doubtful (mushbooh))
How this verdict was reached
E102 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E102 halal?
E102 is generally considered halal.
Where does E102 come from?
E102 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E102 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E102 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 102. EU approval: Yes. US approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E102 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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