E-number  · E142

E142 — Green S

Synthetic green dye. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E142 (green S) is a synthetic triarylmethane dye, dark blue-green in solution.

Why it matters

Used in mint sauce, ice cream, gravy granules, packet desserts. Banned in some countries (USA, Japan, Norway).

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database