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Synthetic dye

Plain-language explanation

E132, also known as Indigotine or Indigo Carmine, is a synthetic blue food dye commonly used to color candies, baked goods, and beverages. Because it is produced artificially through chemical synthesis rather than extracted from natural sources, it does not contain any animal-derived ingredients or alcohol. Therefore, major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA universally consider E132 to be halal. As a fully plant-free and animal-free synthetic additive, its halal status is straightforward and does not depend on the source. Muslim consumers can safely consume products containing this ingredient without concern.