E140 Chlorophyll: Halal or Haram?
Halal
The green pigment plants use to catch sunlight. E140 (Chlorophyll) is Halal.
Why it is Halal
It is extracted from leaves such as nettle and alfalfa, so the source is a plant by definition.
Where you meet it
Chewing gum, ice cream, sauces, dairy desserts.
What to do in the shop
Nothing special to do for E140 itself. Read the rest of the list: a product is only as clear as its least clear ingredient.
A status here describes the additive in general, and a specific product can be different. The same number can be made from plant or animal material depending on the manufacturer, and the label does not say which.
Questions people ask
Is E140 Halal?
Yes. E140 (Chlorophyll) is Halal: it raises no animal-source question. The rest of the ingredient list still decides the product.
What is E140 made from?
It is extracted from leaves such as nettle and alfalfa, so the source is a plant by definition.
Related additives
- E141 Copper complexes of chlorophylls · Halal
- E133 Brilliant Blue FCF · Halal
- E132 Indigotine (indigo carmine) · Halal
Check a product, not just a number
An additive's status describes the additive in general. What matters is the whole ingredient list on the packet in your hand.
This is information, not a fatwa. These statuses combine published scholarly positions with ingredient analysis, and they can be incomplete or out of date. For anything that matters, confirm with the manufacturer and with a qualified authority.