Colour
Is Indigo halal?
Indigo (Indican / Indigofera): Halal. Plant-derived natural blue dye. Used in hair coloring as a henna complement. Not synthetic.
Indigo (Indican / Indigofera): Halal. Plant-derived natural blue dye. Used in hair coloring as a henna complement. Not synthetic.
What the sources say
Halal. Plant-derived natural blue dye. Used in hair coloring as a henna complement. Not synthetic.
Quick facts
| Name | Indigo (Indican / Indigofera) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | indigofera tinctoria, natural indigo, ci 73000 |
| Additive class | Colour |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Indigo halal?
Indigo (Indican / Indigofera) is classified as Verified halal. Indigo (Indican / Indigofera): Halal. Plant-derived natural blue dye. Used in hair coloring as a henna complement. Not synthetic.
Is Indigo halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Indigo is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Indigo called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: indigofera tinctoria, natural indigo, ci 73000.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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