E120 HARAM

E120, commonly known as Carmine or Cochineal Extract, is a vibrant red pigment fundamentally extracted from the dried bodies of female Dactylopius coccus insects. Within Islamic jurisprudence, consuming insects (with the explicit exception of locusts) is widely considered non-permissible (Haram) across the majority of major schools of thought.

While the chemical processing involves boiling and precipitating the insect extract with aluminum salts, the core animal origin remains a critical issue for Muslim consumers. Because this crimson dye is ubiquitous in the contemporary food industry, particularly in vibrant confectionery, strawberry-flavored dairy, and juices, strict vigilance is necessary.

Relying on visual inspection alone is insufficient. By leveraging the Tayib app to scan your groceries, you instantly identify hidden insect-derived colorants like E120, empowering you to maintain a strictly Halal diet without the exhausting guesswork.