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Chlorophyll
(E140), Copper Chlorophyll (E141)
Phytone is
one of the
world’s largest suppliers of chlorophyll (E140). This
green colour is mainly extracted from grass and lucerne (alfalfa) that is grown
especially for chlorophyll production in Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom.
Chlorophyll is naturally oil-soluble and provides a green colour. Alkaline hydrolysis
of chlorophyll produces water-soluble chlorophyllin.
Copper chlorophyll and copper
chlorophyllin (E141) provide a much brighter green colour than the uncoppered
product. These complexes are produced by the coppering of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin
respectively - to yield more stable complexes with greater tinctorial strength.
| COLOUR |
NAME |
STABILITY
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APPLICATION
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HEAT
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LIGHT
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ACID
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Drink
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Ice Cream
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Confectionery
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Dairy
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Dessert
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Sauce
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Meat
|
| Flour |
Sugar
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|
Chlorophyll |
Poor
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Fair
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Poor
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N
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Y
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N
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Y
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Y
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Y
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N
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N
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Copper
Chlorophyll |
Good
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Good
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Good
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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| Please note this summary takes into account
physical suitability, but does not account for legislative restrictions. |
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins and copper complexes
of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins can be used in a wide range
of applications including drinks, ice cream, ice lollies, sugar confectionary,
sauces, pickles and Sage Derby cheese.
Curcumin can be used with these colours to provide a lime green shade.
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