Colour
Is E129 (Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40) 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 E129 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Yes — E129 (Allura Red / FD&C Red 40) is generally considered halal.
This is the old table line. It is not the current label. The verified label was withdrawn because that table is not an external grade A or B source on this row.
Quick facts
| E-number | E129 |
|---|---|
| Name | Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 (C.I. 16035) |
| Also on labels as | Red 40, Allura Red, INS 129, CI 16035, Food Red 17 |
| Additive class | Colour |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E129 (Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40) halal?
Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 (C.I. 16035) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 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 Allura Red AC/Food Red 17/FD&C Red 40 called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Red 40, Allura Red, INS 129, CI 16035, Food Red 17.
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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