E-code guide
E175Gold
HalalColorant
E175
Gold
Metallic color
SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify this as halal.
Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.
What authorities say
3 authorities on record3say Halal
Why this verdict
E175 is gold, a metallic pigment used for surface decoration on confectionery and cake coatings. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS all classify E175 as halal. MUIS describes it as a metallic colour from naturally occurring metal. E175 is halal.
Food-safety note
Permitted in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15) for limited decorative uses, such as the external surface coating of confectionery and cake decorations. Biologically inert and used only in tiny surface amounts. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)
Common questions
Is E175 halal?
Gold (E175) is classified halal. SANHA, JAKIM Handbook 2010, and MUIS classify it as halal.
What is E175 made from?
Gold (E175) is a mineral.