E132 — Indigo Carmine
Blue/indigo food coloring
Also known as: CI 73015 · Indigotine · Indigo Carmine · FD&C Blue No. 2
Verification required
Verify — Mushbooh
Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
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Vegan / vegetarian label on pack → plant-based source → safe for this code
HFA / HMC / IFANCA / JAKIM logo → independently certified → safe
Neither? Follow the steps below.
School of Thought Breakdown
Hanafi
Verify source
Maliki
May permit
Shafi'i
Avoid if animal
Hanbali
Avoid if animal
Modern production is synthetic - halal in dry form. If dissolved in a solvent, the solvent must be halal. The older plant-extracted form required checking of extraction solvents.
What to do with this product
Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2
Check for a "suitable for vegans" or "suitable for vegetarians" claim
If present, E132 comes from a plant-based source — safe for this code. Still check all other ingredients too.
Look for a halal certification logo on the pack
An HFA, HMC, IFANCA, JAKIM, or ESMA logo means the source has been independently audited. The E-code is confirmed halal in this product.
Neither? Here's what to do next:
Put it back and look for a certified alternative on the same shelf.
Check for products carrying an HFA, HMC, or IFANCA logo, or labelled "suitable for vegans". Either confirms a safe source.
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About E132
Color. It is used to be extracted from plant but now it is synthetically produced and it is Halal if synthetically produced from Halal sources. Liquid for requires solvent, liquid for is Halal only if Halal solvent are used.
Verification Required
This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.
What is E132 made from?
- historically from indigo plant; now synthetic
Foods that commonly contain E132
Food Category Guide
E132 is common in ice cream — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E132 (Indigo Carmine / Idigotine) halal?
E132 (Indigo Carmine / Idigotine) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
What is E132 used for?
E132 is used as a blue/indigo food coloring in food products.
What foods contain E132?
E132 (Indigo Carmine / Idigotine) is commonly found in: blue/green confectionery, ice cream, some packaged pasta, soft drinks.
What is E132 made from?
E132 can be derived from the following sources: historically from indigo plant; now synthetic.
What are the other names for E132?
E132 may appear on food labels as: CI 73015, Indigotine, Indigo Carmine, FD&C Blue No. 2.
food colors — 51 E-codes: 20 Halal, 2 Haraam, 29 Mushbooh
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