It is used as a substitute for gelatin.

It is used as a substitute for gelatin. Since it comes from vegetable origin, it is halal . Apocarotenal (C30) (E160e): It comes from orange. Sometimes it is used to melt gelatine or lard in water. If gelatine comes from an animal source (other than fish), it is not possible to use in food products. Carmine / Cochineal (E120): It comes from insects and is used in coloring food items. It is halal . Casein: Its source is milk; it is used in manufacturing cheese.