EtqaE100 Curcumin
MashboohIs E100 halal? The Etqa database classifies E100, curcumin, as mashbooh, which means doubtful.
Reason
Curcumin (E100) is classified as Mashbooh because although the plant source is Halal, the extraction solvents and potential emulsifiers require verification to ensure they are not of non-halal origin.
About E100
- Number range
- E100–E199: colours
- Origin
- Plant-derived (Extracted from the rhizome of the turmeric plant, Curcuma longa L.).
- Used in
- Margarine
- Dairy products (cheeses)
- Sauces
- Mustard
- Confectionery
- Baked goods
- Also called
- Turmeric extract; Curcuma extract; Turmeric color
Safety evaluation
European Food Safety Authority: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of curcumin (E 100) as a food additive (2010).
What this page is. The classification, the reason, the origin and the food uses are quoted from the Etqa ingredient database as of 2 October 2026. The name of the additive, its other names and forms follow the Open Food Facts additives taxonomy. This is information, not a halal certificate and not a fatwa. An ingredient list rarely says where an additive comes from: look for a halal certification mark or ask the manufacturer.
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