Origin:
Synthetic green colour.
Function & characteristics:
Green food colour. E142 is soluble in water, but unstable in acid or alkaline solutions.
Products:
Many products.
Daily intake:
Up to 5 mg/kg body weight.
Side effects:
Very few side effects are known. In some cases allergies or anaemia have been reported.
Dietary restrictions:
None; E142 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
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