Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins
Also known as: E140
Natural plant-derived colorants with a strong safety record. EFSA has not specified a numerical ADI due to low toxicity.
What it is
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins — natural green pigments extracted from edible plant material (chlorophyll, E140i) or their water-soluble salts (chlorophyllins, E140ii).
Natural green colorant.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern at the current uses and use levels of chlorophylls (E 140(i)) and chlorophyllins (E 140(ii))."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Chlorophyllin-copper complex listed at 21 CFR 73.125 for use in dentifrices; chlorophyll itself has limited US food color approval.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E 140; ADI 'not specified' (re-evaluation 2015).
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