FoodRGB Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin (NC-5)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Copper Chlorophyllin

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Food Coloring

E No.

E141

CAS No.

11006 - 34 - 1

Molecular formula

C34H31O6N4CuNa3,C34H30O5N4CuNa2

Ingredients

Copper Chlorophyllin

Food Additive Number

E 141, INS 141

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Food Colorants

Natural Colorants

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Color Additives & Decoratives

Labeling

EU : Copper complexes of chlorophyll
USA : Colored with Sodium copper chlorophyllin

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

Food Ingredients Features

Heat Stability,

High Purity,

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Carbonated Drinks,

Juice & Juice Drinks,

Liquor & Spirits,

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Confectionery,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations

Food & Nutrition Applications

Alcoholic Beverages,

Cakes,

Candies,

Carbonated Drinks,

Frozen Desserts,

Juices

Application

1. Frozen drinks (except for edible ice), cake decoration, liqueur
2. Candy, fruit & vegetable juice (including fermentation products, etc)

Properties

Color

Green

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Solubility

Water Soluble

Molecular Weight

724.17,684.16

Appearance

Powder

Flavor

Characteristic

Soluble in

Water

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Absorbance Ratio	3.2 ~ 4.0	-	GB26406 A.4
Color Value (E1%1cm 405nm)	min. 568	-	GB26406 A.4
Free Copper	max. 0.025	%	GB26406 A.6
Lead Content	max. 5.0	mg/kg	GB 5009.12
Loss on Drying	max. 5.0	%	GB5009.3 directly drying method
pH	9.5 ~ 11.0	-	GB26406 A.3
Total Arsenic	max. 2.0	mg/kg	GB 5009.11
Total copper	max. 8.0	%	GB26406 A.5

Beneficial Properties

Colorant : Produces a bright, clear green color in aqueous solution.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

FDA Compliant

Regulatory Status

EU Food Additives Regulation EC No.1333/2008: E141(ii) Copper complexes of chlorophyll, USA Food Additives CFR Title 21 Part 73.125 Sodium copper chlorophyllin

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Packaging

10kg food grade carton.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months

Shelf Life

24 months if sealed and stored in cool, dark and dry place.

Stability & Storage

Heat Stability : The pigment’s resistance to light and heat is good in an acidic medium.
Storage condition : Store in a tightly-closed container in a cool, dark place.