Green s (E142)
Updated October 2, 2026
Green s (E142) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 126 products in our database, 1 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E142
- E-number
- E142
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 126 products (1 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Green s
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Green s.
Popular products with Green s
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Green s and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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b NOVA 4 How to spot Green s on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Green s?
In our database, Green s most often appears in sweetened beverages, sodas, artificially sweetened beverages and candies.
How many products contain Green s?
126 published products on Foodmetria list Green s, including 1 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.