E132 is indigo carmine (indigotine), a synthetic dye giving a blue colour to confectionery, ice cream, and baked goods — the word “carmine” in the name is unrelated to insect cochineal. SANHA and MUIS both classify E132 as halal, describing it as a synthetic blue colouring. JAKIM Handbook 2010 lists it as Mushbooh, halal as a synthetic colour but haram only if pork glycerin is used as the solvent — a product-level concern the colour itself does not carry. As a synthetic dye, E132 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, and assessed safe by FSANZ before approval. A synthetic dye; some sensitive people may react. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E132 halal?

Indigo Carmine/Indigotine (E132) is classified halal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E132 made from?

Indigo Carmine/Indigotine (E132) is produced synthetically.