E-number  · E141

E141 — Copper Complexes of Chlorophylls

Copper-stabilised plant chlorophyll. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E141 is a more colour-stable version of E140 — chlorophyll bound to copper. The chlorophyll source is plants.

Why it matters

Used where the colour needs to survive heat or light (canned vegetables, marinades, mint sauces).

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database