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Typical source

Carrots, palm oil, algae, or synthetic

Plain-language explanation

E160A, or carotenes, are natural pigments that give fruits and vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes their orange, yellow, and red colors. They are typically extracted from plant sources such as carrots, algae, or palm oil, and are considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. However, if the carotenes are derived from non-halal animal sources or processed with non-halal carriers, their halal status would change, so checking the source or halal certification is recommended.