Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E141)
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What is Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E141)?
Copper chlorophyll (E141) is a green colour made from the natural green pigment in plants, with copper added to keep it bright. There's no convincing evidence of harm at normal amounts, and the copper it adds to your diet is tiny. It's fine at normal amounts; some long-term questions haven't been fully studied yet.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins?
Yasno’s verdict on Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins allowed in the EU?
EU status of Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3000, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2013
- Re-evaluation of copper complexes of chlorophylls (E 141(i)) and chlorophyllins (E 141(ii)) as food additives, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2015
- EFSA assessment of copper exposure, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2023
- Food colours, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2026
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