Ingredient

Natural Green Color

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add Natural Green Color to foods to provide or enhance a green hue, …

What it is

Natural Green Color is a food coloring derived from plant sources, most commonly from chlorophyll, the pigment that makes plants green. It can also be made from spirulina or other plant extracts. The extraction and purification processes vary depending on the source material.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add Natural Green Color to foods to provide or enhance a green hue, making products more visually appealing. It is often found in ice cream, frozen yogurt, ketchup, mustard, sauces, jams, and jellies.

Health notes

Natural Green Color is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various natural colorants. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use.

Allergen info

Natural Green Color is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Natural Green Color

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Stonewall Kitchen Ltd. Stonewall Kitchen, Jelly, Classic Mint, Classic Mint Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads 217kcal 0Protein 0Fat 56.5Carbs Raybern Foods, Inc. Golden & Crispy 3 Amigos Grilled Melts Cheese Sandwich, 3 Amigos Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 240kcal 12.2Protein 11.7Fat 21.9Carbs Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Cocktail Collection Truffles Chocolate High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 528kcal 3.8Protein 37.7Fat 45.3Carbs Pistachio Almond Kulfi Bars, Pistachio Almond Kaurina's Pistachio Almond Kulfi Bars, Pistachio Almond Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 178kcal 2.2Protein 10Fat —Carbs Mint Condition Dairy Free Mint Flavored Frozen Dessert With Mini Chocolate Chips & Fudge Swirl, Mint Condition BARTONSHAW INCORPORATED Mint Condition Dairy Free Mint Flavored Frozen Dessert With Mini Chocolate Chips & Fudge Swirl, Mint Condition Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 213kcal 1.9Protein 10.2Fat 28.7Carbs Original Juan Specialty Foods, Inc. Knightmare Hot Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 83kcal 0Protein 0Fat 16.7Carbs Spumoni Classic Italian Ice Cream, Spumoni Brothers International Desserts Inc. Spumoni Classic Italian Ice Cream, Spumoni Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 227kcal 3.6Protein 10.9Fat 29.1Carbs Royal Wine Corporation Grain Free Key Lime Coconut Chews, Key Lime Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 429kcal 4.8Protein 28.6Fat 33.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Medium Salsa Verde, Medium Verde Dips & Salsa 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 6.7Carbs Q & B Foods, Inc. Creamy Wasabi Coconut Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 333kcal 0Protein 26.7Fat 20Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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