Is Beet Red / Betanin (E162) Halal?

MUIS lists E162 (Beet Red / Betanin) as halal. It is derived from plant material and its normal production involves no animal-derived ingredients. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Betanin is the deep purplish-red pigment extracted from beetroot (Beta vulgaris). It is heat-sensitive and tends to fade in baking, so it is best used in cold or neutral-pH foods.

• ice cream
• yogurts
• jams
• candy
• soft drinks
• tomato pastes

• E162 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.

anthocyanins (E163), cochineal (E120), lycopene (E160d)

E162 (Beet Red/Betanin/Betanidin) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Betanin is the deep purplish-red pigment extracted from beetroot (Beta vulgaris).

Betanin is the deep purplish-red pigment extracted from beetroot (Beta vulgaris). It is heat-sensitive and tends to fade in baking, so it is best used in cold or neutral-pH foods.

E162 is commonly found in ice cream, yogurts, jams, candy, soft drinks, and tomato pastes.