Is E133 halal?
E133 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 E133?
Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue 1). Food colouring (reddish blue)
Where does E133 come from?
E133 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Colour |
|---|---|
| Is E133 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. |
E133 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 133.
EU approval: Yes.
US approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E133
Products in our database that list E133 among their ingredients:
- Lucky Charms — Lucky Charms (Haram)
- Nerds Candy - Rainbow — Nerds, Nestlé (Halal)
- Blue Heat — Takis, Barcel (Halal)
- Sirop Menthe bidon 75cl — Paquito (Halal)
- Skittles — Mars norge (Halal)
- Peanut — M&M's (Haram)
- M&M's peanut — Mars Wrigley (Haram)
- Marrowfat Bigga Peas — Batchelors (Halal)
- Powerade Mountain Blast — Coca-Cola Company, Powerade (Halal)
- Trident spearmint slim pack — Trident (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Doritos Cool Ranch flavored — Doritos (Halal)
- Batchelors : Mushy Original — Batchelors (Halal)
How this verdict was reached
E133 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E133 halal?
E133 is generally considered halal.
Where does E133 come from?
E133 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E133 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E133 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 133. EU approval: Yes. US approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E133 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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