| Additive Summary | Chlorophylls (E140) |
|---|---|
| Essence | Chlorophylls or E140 are the green pigments naturally found in chloroplasts of algae and all plants, and they are responsible for photosynthesis. Furthermore, it’s a fairly unstable dye; meaning, it tends to fade away easily. |
| Names | Natural Green 3, Chlorophyll A, CI 75810, Magnesium chlorophyll, Chlorophylles, Chlorophyllines, Chlorophylle Alpha, Chlorophylle Beta, Chlorophyl, Haeophytin A, Haeophytin B, E140, Chlorophylls, INS No. 140, and others. |
| Sourcing | Theoretically, it can be sourced from any plant or algae. However, for commercial use, it’s sourced from alfalfa, nettles, lucerne, spinach, or grass. |
| Manufacturing | The natural dye is obtained by solvent extraction, and then, the solvent gets removed. For solvents, methyl ethyl ketone, methanol, ethanol, dichloromethane, acetone, propan-2-ol, hexane, and carbon dioxide can be used. |
| Application | Coloring (green, water-soluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake | None. It’s a fully natural substance we are naturally consuming plenty of daily with fruits, plants, vegetables anyway. |
| Side Effects | None. In extremely high doses, Natural Green 3 can cause digestive distress, diarrhea, as well as green, yellow, or black stool. |
| Benefits | It can improve weight loss, prevent cancer, aid wound healing, promote energy levels, boost skin health, help fight off acne, relieve gas and constipation, help in controlling body odor, enhance the quality of red blood cells, as well as augment detoxification among others. |
| Studies | 43,450+ studies on Pubmed. 470+ studies on safety. |
| Allergens | None. |
| Diet Restrictions | None. |
| Assessment (As An Additive) |
Only Beneficial. | Category 0 Additive. |
| Products | Chlorophylls can be used as a beneficial ingredient in various supplements. It’s naturally found in all kinds of plants, vegetables, and fruits. It is used in processed foods like desserts, sweets, pastries, soups, sauces, beverages, seasonings, preserved fruits and vegetables, ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, snacks, candy, mixes, and others. |
