Green S (E142) – Overview, Uses, Side Effects & More

Additive Summary Green S (E142)
Essence Green S or E142 is a coal-tar-derived, synthetic, triarylmethane color responsible for various shades of green. Being a triarylmethane color, it’s similar to Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) and Patent Blue V (E131).
Names FD&C Green 4, Green S, E142, Acid Brilliant Green, Food Green S, Food Green 4, Lissamine Green, Wool Green S, Acid Green 50, Lissamine Green B, CAS No. 3087-16-9, INS No. 142, CI Food Green 4, and others.
Sourcing  It’s fully synthetically made from coal tar.
Manufacturing Unknown.
Application Coloring (green, water-soluble, unstable in alkaline solutions and acids.
Acceptable Daily Intake It’s recommended in amounts up to 5 milligrams a day on every kilogram of body weight. However, the reality is that we shouldn’t ever consume it.
Side Effects It offers every side effect that other typical artificial colors do. It can induce cancer, hyperactivity, brain damage (neurotoxin), infertility, irritability, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, and more. It can also cause violent allergic reactions and anemia.
This dye has been banned in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Japan, the USA, and Canada.
Benefits None.
Studies 240+ studies on Pubmed. 25+ studies on safety.
Allergens None.
Diet Restrictions None.
Assessment
(As An Additive)
Seriously Harmful. | Category 5 Additive.
Products It is commonly used in processed foods like canned peas, cake and other sorts of dry mixes, food decorations, ice cream, jellies, sauces, pastries, processed fruit products, snacks, sweets, candy, desserts, seasonings, soft drinks, all kinds of dairy products, and others.

Green S (E142) Side Effects Are A Very Real Thing It Is Often Used In Food Decorations

All Kinds Of Candy Can Have This ColorFD&C Green 4 Can Also Be Used In Cake Mixes

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