Is Curcumin (E100) Halal?

Curcumin is the yellow pigment of turmeric root, extracted with food-grade solvents that are removed afterwards. It is plant-based and MUIS lists it as halal. It colours mustard, curry powders, margarine and dairy desserts.

Curcumin is the bright orange-yellow pigment extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric). It is a polyphenol commonly used as a natural food colourant and is also studied for anti-inflammatory effects.

• mustard
• curry powders
• margarine
• processed cheese
• soft drinks
• baked goods

• E100 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

turmeric powder, saffron, annatto (E160b)

E100 (Curcumin (C.I. 75300)) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Curcumin is the bright orange-yellow pigment extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric).

Curcumin is the bright orange-yellow pigment extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa (turmeric). It is a polyphenol commonly used as a natural food colourant and is also studied for anti-inflammatory effects.

E100 is commonly found in mustard, curry powders, margarine, processed cheese, soft drinks, and baked goods.