Is Allura Red / FD&C Red 40 (E129) Halal?

Allura Red AC is a synthetic azo dye made from petroleum-derived raw materials with no animal input, so MUIS lists it as halal. It is the most widely used red food colour in soft drinks, sweets and cereals.

Allura Red AC (FD&C Red 40) is a synthetic red azo dye and one of the most widely used artificial food colours, particularly in the US. It is produced from petroleum derivatives.

• soft drinks
• candy
• breakfast cereals
• condiments
• sauces
• ice cream

• E129 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.

beet red (E162), anthocyanins (E163), cochineal (E120)

E129 (Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 (C.I. 16035)) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Allura Red AC (FD&C Red 40) is a synthetic red azo dye and one of the most widely used artificial food colours, particularly in the US.

Allura Red AC (FD&C Red 40) is a synthetic red azo dye and one of the most widely used artificial food colours, particularly in the US. It is produced from petroleum derivatives.

E129 is commonly found in soft drinks, candy, breakfast cereals, condiments, sauces, and ice cream.