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Is E132 (E132 Indigo Carmine) halal?

Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam

Source-dependentDoubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)

Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam

Source

Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam
Source-dependent Halal Authority India (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.

Quick facts

E-numberE132
NameE132 Indigo Carmine
Also on labels asIndigo Carmine / Idigotine
Additive classColour
ClassificationSource-dependent
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E132 (E132 Indigo Carmine) halal?

E132 Indigo Carmine is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if use as is as a 100% synthetic color but if pork glycerin is added as a solvent then it is Haraam

Is E132 Indigo Carmine halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, E132 Indigo Carmine is source-dependent. Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh) Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is E132 Indigo Carmine called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: Indigo Carmine / Idigotine.

Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E132?

Because the ruling depends on information the label does not carry — the source material, the production route, or which scholarly position you follow. This page shows each named position with a link so you can check it yourself.

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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