E-code guide
E162Beetroot Red/Betanin
HalalColorant
E162
Beetroot Red/Betanin
Red color from beetroot
Also known as Beet Red, Rouge de Betterave
JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record1says Doubtful2say Halal
Why this verdict
E162 is beetroot red (betanin), a natural pigment extracted from beetroot, used to colour ice cream, sweets, and dessert mixes. SANHA and MUIS both classify E162 as halal, identifying it as a beetroot extract. 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 plant-derived colour, E162 is halal.
Food-safety note
Permitted as a food colour in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15), permitted at good manufacturing practice (no set limit). A natural pigment extracted from beetroot, with no health concerns identified. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)
Common questions
Is E162 halal?
Beetroot Red/Betanin (E162) is classified halal. JAKIM Handbook 2010 classifies it as doubtful; SANHA and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E162 made from?
Beetroot Red/Betanin (E162) is derived from plant sources.