E110 is sunset yellow FCF, a synthetic azo dye giving an orange-yellow colour to soft drinks, confectionery, and snack foods. SANHA and MUIS both classify E110 as halal, describing it as a synthetic yellow colouring with no animal source. JAKIM Handbook 2010 lists it as Mushbooh only in liquid form, where the carrier solvent must also be halal — a product-level matter. As a synthetic dye, E110 is halal.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a food colour in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), subject to maximum permitted levels. JECFA set an Acceptable Daily Intake of 4 mg/kg; FSANZ surveys found Australian intake well within safe limits. Some sensitive people may react, and the EU requires an advisory label about possible effects on children’s attention. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E110 halal?

Sunset Yellow (E110) is classified halal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E110 made from?

Sunset Yellow (E110) is produced synthetically. It is commonly found in Soft drinks, candy, biscuits, and packet soups.

What is a halal alternative to E110?

Halal-considered alternatives include curcumin (E100).

Try instead

—curcumin (E100)

Found in

Soft drinkscandybiscuitspacket soupscustardssnack foodscheese sauces