Chlorophylls
Function: Color
E140I is the European food-additive number for Chlorophylls, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. CHLOROPHYLL is any of several related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants.
What is E140I used for?
Chlorophylls (E140I) 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.
Is E140I safe or restricted?
E140I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E140I
- What is E140I?
- E140I is the E-number for Chlorophylls, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. CHLOROPHYLL is any of several related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants.
- What is E140I used for?
- Chlorophylls (E140I) 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.
- Is E140I vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E140I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E140I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" 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 E140I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.