Is Gold (E175) Halal?

MUIS lists E175 (Gold) as halal. It is a mineral (inorganic) substance and no animal material is involved in producing it. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Gold is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible gold leaf, flakes or fine powder. It is biologically inert and passes through the digestive system unchanged.

• edible gold leaf on luxury desserts
• Goldschläger and Goldwasser liqueurs
• premium chocolates
• cake decorations

• E175 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.

silver (E174), aluminium (E173), yellow mica-based glitter

E175 (Gold (C.I. 77480)) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Gold is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible gold leaf, flakes or fine powder.

Gold is used as a metallic decorative colouring, typically as edible gold leaf, flakes or fine powder. It is biologically inert and passes through the digestive system unchanged.

E175 is commonly found in edible gold leaf on luxury desserts, Goldschläger and Goldwasser liqueurs, premium chocolates, and cake decorations.