food additives

E142 Bright Green

E142 - BRILLIANT GREEN BS OR GREEN LISSAMINA (CI 44090)

The bright green BS or lissamine green is a green dye of synthetic origin. It can be slightly toxic. Present in candied fruit, sweets, syrups, candies, soft drinks, liqueurs.

Side effects are not very well known.

Possible risks: hyperactivity, asthma, skin reactions, insomnia. There is also the risk that it may be carcinogenic at high doses.

ADI DOSE: 5 mg per kg of weight.

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