Is Green 3 vegan?

Q: Is Green 3 vegan?

Yes, Green 3 is vegan. Green 3, also known as Fast Green FCF or FD&C Green No. 3, is a synthetic turquoise triarylmethane food colouring dye used in select confectionery, dessert, mint, and beverage products. It is permitted in the United States but is not authorised in the European Union. It is one of the less commonly used certified food dyes in modern formulations.

Green 3

Vegan

Green 3, also known as Fast Green FCF or FD&C Green No. 3, is a synthetic turquoise triarylmethane food colouring dye used in select confectionery, dessert, mint, and beverage products. It is permitted in the United States but is not authorised in the European Union. It is one of the less commonly used certified food dyes in modern formulations.

Also known as	Fast Green FCF, FD&C Green No. 3, Food Green 3, Green 1724, Solid Green FCF
E number	E143
CAS number	2353-45-9
EC number	219-091-5
CI number	CI 42053
Last reviewed	29 May 2026

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Green_FCF

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Is Green 3 vegan?

Green 3

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