E160c: paprika extract

Is E160c (paprika extract) halal?

Halal

Halal. Paprika extract is the red-orange colour of paprika peppers.

Halal means there is no forbidden source and no real disagreement among scholars. The rest of the product still has to be halal.

What it is and where it comes from

E160c is extracted from red paprika peppers with solvents that are then removed. It gives an orange to red colour. There is no animal source.

Where you find it

Crisps, sausages, cheese, sauces, soups, spice mixes and sweets.

What to look for on the label

Nothing to check for halal.

This is a guide, not a fatwa. Recipes change, so check the label, look for halal certification, and ask your local imam where scholars differ.

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