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Generally halal
E162 (Beetroot Red / Betanin) is a red-pink colour extracted from beetroot — a plant source — so it is generally considered halal, and is a common halal alternative to carmine.
Beetroot red is a natural red-to-pink colour extracted from beetroot. It is used to colour foods such as desserts, sweets and dairy, and is a common plant-based alternative to insect-derived carmine (E120).
Extracted from beetroot juice and concentrated. The colour is plant-derived.
Beetroot red is extracted from a plant with no animal-derived material, so it is generally classified as halal. It is a common halal, plant-based alternative to carmine (E120). As always, the finished product still needs its own verification.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
Beetroot RedBetaninBeet RedE162Colour (E162)INS number: 162
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Yes — it is a red colour extracted from beetroot (a plant) with no animal-derived material, so it is generally considered halal. It is a common halal alternative to carmine.
No. Carmine (E120) is insect-derived; beetroot red (E162) is plant-based and is often used as a halal substitute.
'Beetroot Red', 'Betanin', 'Beet Red' or 'E162'.
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.