Is Liquorice Candy Mix Halal?
MUSHBOOH
It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects; a halal mark or replacing it with a synthetic red would settle the concern.
Maliki — their opinion: insect-derived colour is allowed because these insects have no flowing blood.
Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari, Hanbali — their opinion: colour from insects is not allowed, so it should be avoided.
Follow your own scholar.
Ingredients Analysis
Our AI analyzed the following ingredients in Liquorice Candy Mix for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
❌Shellac (E904)HARAM
7 community scans · Low confidence
Votes: ✅ 0 Halal · ⚠️ 5 Mushbooh · ❌ 2 Haram
First checked: March 26, 2026 · Last checked: August 04, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liquorice Candy Mix halal?
Liquorice Candy Mix is MUSHBOOH. It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects; a halal mark or replacing it with a synthetic red would settle the concern. Maliki — their opinion: insect-derived colour is allowed because these insects have no flowing blood. Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari…
Can Muslims eat Liquorice Candy Mix?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Liquorice Candy Mix is classified as MUSHBOOH. It is doubtful — some ingredients may come from either halal or non-halal sources. Islamic scholars generally advise caution. Consult a halal authority or contact the manufacturer for clarification.
What ingredients are in Liquorice Candy Mix?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM), Shellac (E904) (HARAM), E471 (MUSHBOOH).
How many times has Liquorice Candy Mix been checked?
Liquorice Candy Mix has been scanned 7 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 0, Mushbooh: 5, Haram: 2. Confidence level: Low confidence.
