Colour
Is Indigo halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Indigo (Indican / Indigofera) in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
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 | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Indigo halal?
Indigo (Indican / Indigofera) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Indigo halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Indigo is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify 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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