Comparing E141II - Copper complexes of chlorophyllins vs E141I - Copper complexes of chlorophylls
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Is sodium copper chlorophyllin safe?
Yes—it's an authorized food color (E141(ii)) and is considered safe at permitted levels by regulators like EFSA and JECFA; people who must restrict copper (e.g., Wilson’s disease) should avoid extra copper sources.
What is sodium copper chlorophyllin used for?
It’s used as a green food colorant in items like beverages, confectionery, sauces, and canned vegetables because it gives a stable green shade.
What does sodium copper chlorophyllin do?
It imparts and stabilizes green color in foods, with better heat and acid stability than natural chlorophyll.
How much copper is in sodium copper chlorophyllin?
By specification, the additive typically contains about 4–7% elemental copper by weight; the amount of copper in finished foods is much lower due to low use levels.
What is chlorophyllin copper complex?
It’s a water‑soluble derivative of chlorophyll in which magnesium is replaced by copper and the side chains are saponified, usually present as sodium or potassium salts and used as the green color E141(ii).
Is copper in chlorophyll safe?
Yes—copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141(i)) are approved food colorants and considered safe at permitted levels; keep total copper intake within dietary limits, and people with Wilson’s disease should avoid excess copper.
Does chlorophyll have copper?
Natural chlorophyll contains magnesium, not copper; in E141(i), the magnesium is replaced by copper to stabilize the green color.
What is sodium copper chlorophyll?
Sodium copper chlorophyllin is the water‑soluble form of copper chlorophylls (classified as E141(ii)), made by converting chlorophyll to chlorophyllin and substituting copper, and used as a green coloring.
(chlorophyll copper complex (who-dd)?
WHO/FAO’s JECFA has evaluated copper complexes of chlorophylls/chlorophyllins and set purity specifications, finding no safety concern at approved use levels.
Chlorophyll copper complex who?
WHO/JECFA considers copper chlorophyll complexes acceptable as food colors when used within good manufacturing practice and established specifications.