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Synthetic azo dye

Plain-language explanation

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic orange-red azo dye used to color foods like sweets and drinks. It is made from petroleum through chemical processes and does not come from animal or insect sources. Because it is entirely synthetic, major halal certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS generally consider it halal. However, some consumers avoid it due to health concerns, not religious ones.