Colors · Food additive

Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E141)

Updated October 2, 2026

Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins (E141) is a food additive in the “colors” group. It appears in 2,653 products in our database, 70 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E141
E-number
E141
Function
Colors
Found in
2,653 products (70 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins

Candies 3% · 355
Gummi candies 5% · 103
Confectioneries 0% · 58
Groceries 0% · 52
Macarons 4% · 34
Lollipops 5% · 34

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins.

Popular products with Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins

How to spot Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllinsE141

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins?

In our database, Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins most often appears in candies, gummi candies, sugar-free chewing gum and confectioneries.

How many products contain Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins?

2,653 published products on Foodmetria list Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, including 70 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.