E-numbers are codes for substances used as food additives, including colors, preservatives, and emulsifiers. While many are completely safe and plant-based, some can be derived from haram sources.
For example, **E120 (Carmine)** is extracted from crushed cochineal insects, and its permissibility is heavily debated among scholars. **E471 (Mono- and diglycerides)** can be sourced from either plant or animal fats; if from an animal, it must be halal-certified.
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