E142 Green S — is it halal?
Ruling: Halal
Description
Green S is a synthetic triarylmethane dye: the manufacturing method is not described in the sources; per EU impurities (4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol, 3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulphonic acid) — a triarylmethane synthesis. The sources name no animal raw material in the synthesis. Possible links: carriers and additives of commercial forms and preparations (EU carrier class; Roha liquid forms («sol», «liquids»)
Basis of the ruling
Green S is a synthetic triarylmethane colour. The sources do not name the synthesis raw materials directly; the impurities limited by the standards show them to be 4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)benzhydrol and 3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulphonic acid — petrochemical products.
Names: Зелёный S · Green S · الأخضر S
Also known as: Acid Brilliant Green BS, CI 44090, E 142, E-142, Е142, INS 142, зеленый S, food green S, food green 4, CI Food Green 4, acid green 50, Lissamine Green B, Brilliant Green BS, Wool Green BS, الأخضر S
Category: Colours
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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