NATURAL
OCCURRENCES
COLOUR
PIGMENT
EC No
 
Alfalfa Grass
Nettles
Parsley
Spinach
Green
Chlorophylls
and Chlorophyllins
E 140
E 141
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Chlorophyll is the most widely distributed natural plant pigment, present in all green leafy vegetables. It is a green, oil soluble colour. Chlorophyllins are water soluble and relatively stable when exposed to heat and light. Uses include sugar confectionery and dairy products.