Is green 3 vegan?

Green 3, also known as FD&C Green No. 3 or Fast Green FCF, is a synthetic triarylmethane dye used as a food coloring. It is manufactured through chemical synthesis derived from petroleum hydrocarbons, involving the reaction of aromatic aldehydes and substituted anilines. Manufacturers add Green 3 to impart a sea-green or turquoise hue to processed foods, such as candies, beverages, baked goods, dessert powders, cereals, and dairy substitutes, as well as cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

Green 3 is considered vegan because its raw materials are entirely synthetic and mineral-derived. No animal tissues, animal secretions, or animal-derived processing aids are used at any stage of its chemical synthesis. Because its origin involves no animal sources, it meets standard vegan criteria.