Why we do not use carmine (E120)

Carmine (E120) is the only animal dye: it is a red food coloring made from scale insects. The scale insects are boiled and the red color pigment is extracted from the body of the louse. Pretty disgusting, isn't it? Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware of this ingredient in food and consume it unknowingly. (see source 1 below) 

Whether carmine is halal is assessed differently among the four schools of Islamic law. 

According to the Hanafi, Shafiite and Hanbali schools of law, the consumption of carmine (E120) is frowned upon. The Maliki school of law, on the other hand, classifies carmine (E120) as halal. (see source 2 below) 

Because the consumption of carmine is considered critical according to the majority opinion, we made a conscious decision from the outset not to use carmine in any of our Miralina sweets! 

With Miralina, we want to offer sweets that Muslims can eat without hesitation or doubt.  

With our sweets, we have already proven that sweets taste great without carmine and also look great. 🍬 😍 

By the way: If you would like to learn more about the halal diet, we recommend the book "Halal Lexicon" by Dilara Faslak: https: //amzn.eu/d/4Cexqs2