Colour
Is E102 (E102 Tartrazine) halal?
Depends on the source. Halal Authority India lists dry tartrazine as halal and liquid colour as dependent on the solvent. IFANCA says numbered dyes are petrochemical and halal in pure form, but the food may mix the dye with gelatin or other carriers.
Source-dependent. Dry colour and the pure petrochemical dye are listed halal by the sources opened. The preparation in a drink or candy can add a solvent or another ingredient. Ask the manufacturer; Muttoo has not certified the pack.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Source-dependent.
What we don’t know
The pack in your hand does not, by itself, name the raw material or process.
Why it matters
Doubtful until the source is known (mashbooh)
What to verify
For E102 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
What the sources say
Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
Yellow No. 5 and all other numbered dyes (colors) are made from petrochemicals. In their pure form, they are halal. However, when used in food products they may be mixed with other doubtful or haram ingredients, such as gelatin.
Where you will run into it
- Soft drinks
- Hard candy
- Foods that list a numbered yellow dye
How to check it yourself
Ask the manufacturer what else is in the dye preparation and where those components come from. A halal mark on the finished pack covers the dye system. Pure Yellow No. 5 is not the same as the mix in the bottle. This is a shopper question, not a Muttoo certificate.
What to ask the manufacturer
A recognised halal mark or a vegan declaration can settle this instead. If you email the brand, send one specific question:
For E102 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E102 |
|---|---|
| Name | E102 Tartrazine |
| Also on labels as | yellow 5, yellow no. 5, yellow number 5, FD&C Yellow No. 5, CI 19140, food yellow 4 |
| Additive class | Colour |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-04 |
Common questions
Is E102 (E102 Tartrazine) halal?
E102 Tartrazine is classified as Source-dependent. Source-dependent. Dry colour and the pure petrochemical dye are listed halal by the sources opened. The preparation in a drink or candy can add a solvent or another ingredient. Ask the manufacturer; Muttoo has not certified the pack.
Is E102 Tartrazine halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E102 Tartrazine 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 E102 Tartrazine called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: yellow 5, yellow no. 5, yellow number 5, FD&C Yellow No. 5, CI 19140, food yellow 4.
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E102?
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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