Is Chocolate Coated Liquorice Halal?
HARAM
Carmine (E120) is a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, and this product contains it. A halal certification mark or a recipe using a synthetic red such as E122, E124, or E129 would resolve the concern.
Maliki — their opinion: carmine is allowed because insects have no flowing blood.
Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari, Hanbali — their opinion: colour made from insects is not allowed, so it should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Chocolate Coated Liquorice for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
❌Shellac (E904)HARAM
5 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 1 Halal · ⚠️ 0 Mushbooh · ❌ 3 Haram
First checked: January 30, 2026 · Last checked: September 19, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chocolate Coated Liquorice halal?
Chocolate Coated Liquorice is HARAM. Carmine (E120) is a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, and this product contains it. A halal certification mark or a recipe using a synthetic red such as E122, E124, or E129 would resolve the concern. Maliki — their opinion: carmine is allowed because insects have…
Can Muslims eat Chocolate Coated Liquorice?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Chocolate Coated Liquorice is classified as HARAM. No, it contains non-permissible ingredients. Look for halal-certified alternatives from brands that offer similar products with permissible ingredients.
What ingredients are in Chocolate Coated Liquorice?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Shellac (E904) (HARAM), E471 (MUSHBOOH), E476 (MUSHBOOH), E322 (HALAL).
How many times has Chocolate Coated Liquorice been checked?
Chocolate Coated Liquorice has been scanned 5 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 1, Mushbooh: 0, Haram: 3. Confidence level: Low confidence.
