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E163

food colors

Anthocyanins

Also known as: AnthocyaninAnthocyanins
International label: INS 163
Status
Halal
Function
Red, purple or blue food coloring depending on pH

Halal

Is E163 (Anthocyanins) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

See which foods use it →

About E163

Color anthocyanins is a water soluble pigment obtained from plants by extracting with water and it is a Halal color.. Halal if used as 100% dry color. If used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal

What is E163 made from?

  • grape skins, elderberries, red cabbage, blackcurrants (plant)

Scholarly Notes

Naturally water-soluble - generally halal when used as a food dye. If extracted from grape skins or used in alcohol-containing products, verify the full formulation.

Foods that commonly contain E163

Food Category Guide

E163 is common in fruit juices — see the full halal guide →

fruit juices jams confectionery yogurt wine (naturally present)

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E163 (Anthocyanins) halal?

E163 (Anthocyanins) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E163 used for?

E163 is used as a red, purple or blue food coloring depending on ph in food products.

What foods contain E163?

E163 (Anthocyanins) is commonly found in: fruit juices, jams, confectionery, yogurt, wine (naturally present).

What is E163 made from?

E163 can be derived from the following sources: grape skins, elderberries, red cabbage, blackcurrants (plant).

What are the other names for E163?

E163 may appear on food labels as: Anthocyanin, Anthocyanins.

food colors — 51 E-codes: 20 Halal, 2 Haram, 29 Mushbooh

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Cochineal / Carminic Acid
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Sources reviewed

Our E163 classification is checked against recognised halal certification bodies and mainstream Sunni scholarship before publishing. We do not treat community halal-status sites as authoritative.

  • HMC — Halal Monitoring Committee (UK)
  • HFA — Halal Food Authority (UK)
  • JAKIM — Dept. of Islamic Development (Malaysia)
  • MUI / LPPOM — Indonesian Ulema Council
  • IFANCA — Islamic Food & Nutrition Council (USA)
  • IslamQA — Sunni fatwa reference

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