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Additive · Colour

Copper chlorophyllins (E141)

Copper chlorophyllins (E141) is a colour that Digestoa rates as low concern — it's considered safe at the levels used in food.

Digestoa riskLow risk
TypeColour
Found inbrightly coloured sweets, soft drinks, breakfast cereals, snacks and desserts

What is Copper chlorophyllins?

Copper chlorophyllins (E141) is a colour — added to give food a specific colour.

Is Copper chlorophyllins bad for you?

Copper chlorophyllins is permitted in food and Digestoa rates it as low concern. There's no strong evidence it causes harm at the levels typically used in food.

What foods contain Copper chlorophyllins?

Brightly coloured sweets, soft drinks, breakfast cereals, snacks and desserts.

Digestoa's take

You don't need to avoid Copper chlorophyllins. It's one of the more benign things on an ingredients list — worth knowing, not worth worrying about.

Safer swaps

Choose products coloured with natural extracts like beetroot (E162), paprika (E160c) or turmeric (E100).

Frequently asked questions

Is E141 the same as Copper chlorophyllins?
Yes — E141 is the international additive (E-number) code for Copper chlorophyllins.
Is Copper chlorophyllins bad for you?
Digestoa rates Copper chlorophyllins (E141) as low concern. It's permitted in food and considered safe at normal dietary levels.
What are the side effects of Copper chlorophyllins?
No significant side effects are associated with Copper chlorophyllins at the levels used in food.
What foods contain Copper chlorophyllins?
Brightly coloured sweets, soft drinks, breakfast cereals, snacks and desserts.
How can I avoid Copper chlorophyllins?
Check the ingredients list for "Copper chlorophyllins" or "E141", or scan the product with Digestoa to see if it's present before you buy.

Related colour additives

Titanium dioxide (E171)Tartrazine (E102)Quinoline Yellow (E104)Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)Azorubine / Carmoisine (E122)Ponceau 4R (E124)

Risk ratings reflect Digestoa's editorial assessment synthesising EFSA/IARC opinions and peer-reviewed research. Informational only — not medical advice.