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Check the sourceIs E161g (Canthaxanthin) halal?
It depends on the source. It can be made from plants, by fermentation or synthetically, or from animal fat or tissue, and the label rarely says which. May use a gelatine carrier.
What E161g is used for
Canthaxanthin is used as a colour. On Australian labels it usually appears by its function and number, for example "colour (161g)", without the letter E.
How to tell if it's halal
Look for a halal certifier's logo, or a source named on the label, such as "emulsifier (471, from vegetable oil)". If there's neither, email the manufacturer and ask where it comes from.
Check a label with E161g
Paste the full ingredient list into our label checker. It flags E161g along with every other additive that needs a second look.