TissueDB/Materials/Green Dye

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Green dye is a liquid colourant used in medical simulation to replicate the visual appearance of bile in surgical trainers.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
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| Bile | Yes | No | Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Simulator | 3–5 drops per 200 mL of water produces realistic bile colouration and visibility during gallbladder procedures. |
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At a Glance
Overview
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[edit source]Common names: Green dye, green food coloring, green food colouring, green colorant
Forms: Liquid green dye, gel green dye, powder green dye, concentrated green dye
Trade/commercial: McCormick green food coloring, Wilton green gel
Regional terms: Colorant vert (French), Colorante verde (Italian/Spanish), Grüner Farbstoff (German), Groene kleurstof (Dutch)
Background
Clinical Context for Simulation
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Green Dye". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |