Colour
Is E153 (E153 Carbon Black) halal?
Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
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 E153 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
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.
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 E153 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Quick facts
| E-number | E153 |
|---|---|
| Name | E153 Carbon Black |
| Also on labels as | Carbon Black / Vegetable Carbon (Charcoal) |
| Additive class | Colour |
| Classification | Source-dependent |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is E153 (E153 Carbon Black) halal?
E153 Carbon Black is classified as Source-dependent. Halal if used as 100% dry color. Mushbooh if used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal
Is E153 Carbon Black halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E153 Carbon Black 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 E153 Carbon Black called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Carbon Black / Vegetable Carbon (Charcoal).
Why isn't there a single yes/no answer for E153?
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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