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E155

food colors

Brown HT/Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)

Also known as: Brown HTCI 20285Chocolate Brown HT

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Brown food coloring

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Is E155 (Brown HT) halal?

Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.

What to do

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About E155

Colors it is a synthetic coal tar diazo dye. It is Halal if used as powder. Liquid brown ht is Halal only if the solvents are Halal.. Halal if used as 100% dry color. If used as liquid color, the solvent has to be Halal

Verification Required

This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.

What is E155 made from?

synthetic azo dye

Scholarly Notes

Synthetic dye - mushbooh (solvent may be alcohol-based in liquid form). Not permitted in USA, Australia or Norway.

Foods that commonly contain E155

Food Category Guide

E155 is common in biscuits — see the full halal guide →

chocolate-flavored cakes biscuits some confectionery

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E155 (Brown HT/Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)) halal?

E155 (Brown HT/Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.

What is E155 used for?

E155 is used as a brown food coloring in food products.

What foods contain E155?

E155 (Brown HT/Chocolate Brown HT (C.I. 20285)) is commonly found in: chocolate-flavored cakes, biscuits, some confectionery.

What is E155 made from?

E155 can be derived from the following sources: synthetic azo dye.

What are the other names for E155?

E155 may appear on food labels as: Brown HT, CI 20285, Chocolate Brown HT.

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