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E-number E155 · Colors
Brown HT
Halal
- Typical source
- Synthetic azo dye
- Plain-language explanation
- E155, also known as Brown HT, is a synthetic brown food coloring made from chemical compounds, not animal or plant sources. Since it is artificially produced in a lab, it is generally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA. Its halal status does not depend on the source because it is not derived from animals, making it permissible for Muslim consumers.