INS No. 142
E 142
CAS No. 3087-16-9
CI Food Green 4
CI No. 44090
Green S is a triarylmethane dye that occurs as dark blue or dark green powder or granules. It is principally the sodium salt of N-[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl](2- hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-1-naphthalenyl)-methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1- ylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium and subsidiary coloring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncolored compounds. Green S may be converted to the corresponding aluminum lake.
Typical applications include beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy fats and oil, meat, seafood, snacks, dry mixes and seasonings, fruit preparation, and convenient foods.
Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
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