Copper complexes of chlorophylls
Function: Color
E141I is the European food-additive number for Copper complexes of chlorophylls, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141i) is a colour used as a food additive.
What is E141I used for?
Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141I) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all food colours (E-numbers).
Is E141I safe or restricted?
E141I is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E141I vegan or vegetarian?
Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E141I?
E141I appears in 448 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, gummy candy and hard candy.
- Ice Cream20
- Gummy Candy17
- Hard Candy16
- Peanuts16
- Chewing Gum12
- Chocolate Truffles / Pralines12
- Chocolate Candy11
- Mint11
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E141I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E141I
- What is E141I?
- E141I is the E-number for Copper complexes of chlorophylls, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141i) is a colour used as a food additive.
- What is E141I used for?
- Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141I) is a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E141I?
- E141I appears in 448 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, gummy candy and hard candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E141I vegan or vegetarian?
- Copper complexes of chlorophylls (E141I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E141I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E141I is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E141I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.