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E140(i) is a food additive approved by the European
Union (EU).
It is used as a synthetic colouring agents in food and drink products.
The two forms E140(i) and E140(ii) are
referred to as chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, respectively.
E140(i) and (ii) give a dark green
colour and occur naturally (for photosynthesis) in all plants.
E140(i) and (ii) can
be used in cosmetics and medicine as well as in food products. When used
for commercial purposes, the chlorophylls and chlorophyllins tend
to be extracted from plants such as alfalfa, grass and nettles. These
colourings are soluble
in water, though their intensity may fade with time.
We did not find reference to any adverse effects due to use of E140(i).
Examples of food/drink products that may include E140(i) and E140(ii):
Sweets, ice cream, soups, chewing gum, fats and oils and preserved fruits and
vegetables.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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