E161b Lutein: Halal or Haram?
Halal
A yellow colour extracted from marigold petals. E161b (Lutein) is Halal.
Why it is Halal
It is an extract of marigold petals, a plant source.
Where you meet it
Drinks, dairy desserts, sauces, supplements.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E161b itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E161b Halal?
Yes. E161b (Lutein) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E161b made from?
It is an extract of marigold petals, a plant source.
Related additives
- E160b Annatto (bixin, norbixin) · Halal
- E162 Beetroot red (betanin) · Halal
- E163 Anthocyanins · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.