Is Carbonated Soft Drink Halal?
HALAL
It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, and no halal mark is shown.
Maliki — their opinion: insects without flowing blood are permitted, so this colour is allowed.
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 Carbonated Soft Drink for halal compliance:
❌Carmine (E120)HARAM
127 community scans · High confidence
Votes: ✅ 116 Halal · ⚠️ 1 Mushbooh · ❌ 3 Haram
First checked: January 02, 2026 · Last checked: October 17, 2026
Scanned Ingredients
ET DRINK NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings per package: 5 Serving size: 250mL Avg. Quantity Avg. Quantity per Serving per 100mL Energy 417kJ (100Cal) 167kJ (40Cal) Protein 0.0g Fat, total 0.0g 0.0g - saturated 0.0g 0.0g Carbohydrate 24.5g 9.8g 9,8g - sugars 24.4g 0.0g Dietary Fibre, total 0.0g 12mg Sodium 30mg INGREDIENTS: Carbonated Water, Sugar, Food Acid (330), Natural Flavour, Natural Colours (161b, 163), Preservative (2). Suitable for vegans. STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Best served chilled. BEST BEFORE: SEE NECK OF BOTTLE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carbonated Soft Drink halal?
Carbonated Soft Drink is HALAL. It contains carmine (E120), a red colour made from crushed cochineal insects, and no halal mark is shown. Maliki — their opinion: insects without flowing blood are permitted, so this colour is allowed. Hanafi, Shafi, Jafari, Hanbali — their opinion: colour made from insects is…
Can Muslims eat Carbonated Soft Drink?
Based on our ingredient analysis, Carbonated Soft Drink is classified as HALAL. Yes, it appears permissible for Muslims. All identified ingredients come from halal-compliant sources. However, formulations can change, so always verify the packaging.
What ingredients are in Carbonated Soft Drink?
Key ingredients analyzed: Carmine (E120) (HARAM).
How many times has Carbonated Soft Drink been checked?
Carbonated Soft Drink has been scanned 127 times by the HalalCheck community. Vote breakdown: Halal: 116, Mushbooh: 1, Haram: 3. Confidence level: High confidence.
