Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll
Function: Natural Color (modified)
E141 is the European food-additive number for Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) is a colour used as a food additive.
What is E141 used for?
Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) 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 E141 safe or restricted?
E141 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 E141 vegan or vegetarian?
Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) 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 E141?
E141 appears in 4,474 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in hard candy, gummy candy and chewing gum.
- Hard Candy315
- Gummy Candy281
- Chewing Gum276
- Ice Cream177
- Chocolate Candy132
- Chocolate Truffles / Pralines100
- Marshmallow90
- Sour Candy88
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E141 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 E141
- What is E141?
- E141 is the E-number for Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll, a colour — added to give or restore colour to food. Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) is a colour used as a food additive.
- What is E141 used for?
- Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) 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 E141?
- E141 appears in 4,474 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in hard candy, gummy candy and chewing gum. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E141 vegan or vegetarian?
- Copper Complexes of Chlorophyll (E141) 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 E141 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E141 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 E141 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.