Brown HT

Synthetic brown color

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as halal.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Halal

Saying Halal2 of 2

SANHA

Function: Colouring. Status: Halaal. Source: mixture of synthetic dyes

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Synthetic brown colouring.

Why this verdict

E155 is brown HT, a synthetic azo dye giving a brown colour to chocolate-flavoured baked goods. SANHA classifies E155 as halal and lists the source as a mixture of synthetic dyes. MUIS also lists E155 as halal, describing it as a synthetic brown colouring. E155 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 E155 halal?

Brown HT (E155) is classified halal. SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.

What is E155 made from?

Brown HT (E155) is produced synthetically.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.