← Ingredient & E-number explorer
✓
E-number E162 · Colors
Beetroot red / Betanin
Halal
- Typical source
- Beetroot
- Plain-language explanation
- E162, also known as Beetroot red or Betanin, is a natural red pigment extracted from the roots of beetroot vegetables. Since it is derived entirely from a plant source, it is universally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA. This ingredient is used to give a red or pinkish color to various food products and is always permissible for Muslim consumers to consume.