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Typical source

Grape skins, berries

Plain-language explanation

E163, or Anthocyanins, are natural pigments that give fruits and vegetables like berries, grapes, and red cabbage their vibrant red, purple, and blue colors. They are typically extracted from plant sources, making them halal by default according to major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, and MUIS. However, if anthocyanins are produced using microbial fermentation, the halal status depends on whether the growth medium is free from non-halal ingredients, so checking for a halal certification is recommended.