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E-number E100 · Colors
Curcumin
Halal
- Typical source
- Turmeric (plant)
- Plain-language explanation
- E100, also known as curcumin, is a natural yellow pigment derived from the root of the turmeric plant. Since it comes from a plant source, it is universally considered halal by all major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA. You can confidently consume products containing E100 without any halal concerns.