Table 1.

Chlorophylls, chlorophyllins and their cupric complexes used as food colours.

Additive Code	Designation	Description (Colour and Appearance)
E 140(i)	Chlorophylls	Waxy solid ranging in colour from olive green to dark green depending on the content of coordinated magnesium
E 140(ii)	Chlorophyllins	Dark green to blue/black powder
E 141 (i)	Copper complexes of chlorophylls	Waxy solid ranging in colour from blue green to dark green depending on the source material
E 141(ii)	Copper complexes of chlorophyllins	Dark green to blue/black powder