Oil Soluble Chlorophyll
Oil Soluble Chlorophyll is the free-acid form of plant chlorophyll dispersed or dissolved in refined vegetable oil, delivering the natural green colour of leaves to fat-continuous food and cosmetic systems.
It retains the native porphyrin ring with magnesium at the centre and the long phytol ester tail that gives it its affinity for fat. Unlike water-soluble chlorophyllin salts, the molecule is essentially unmodified beyond extraction, refining, and standardisation in a carrier oil.
We source bulk Oil Soluble Chlorophyll from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Zhejiang. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 20 kg fibre drum, light-shielded
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark green viscous oil or waxy paste |
| Chlorophyll Content | ≥ 5-15% |
| Solubility | Oil-soluble |
| Solvent Residue | ≤ 25 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 95% (Food Grade) |
| Viscosity | 100-200 mPa.s (Food Grade) |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 5% (Food Grade) |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 (Food Grade) |
| Lead | ≤ 1 ppm (Food Grade) |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
Common Markets Grades
Oil Soluble Chlorophyll is graded by total chlorophyll content (expressed as chlorophyll a + b) and by the choice of carrier oil.
Typical commercial loadings run from 1 to 5 percent total chlorophyll in refined sunflower, olive, or medium-chain triglyceride oil. Concentrated pastes at 10 to 20 percent are produced for in-house dilution by formulators handling large oil volumes.
Grades are also distinguished by the chlorophyll a to chlorophyll b ratio, which influences final hue: higher chlorophyll a gives a bluer green, while higher chlorophyll b shifts toward yellow-green. Source biomass (alfalfa, nettle, spinach, or silkworm-droppings extract for pharmacopoeial chlorophyll) drives this ratio.
Deodorised grades remove residual lipid-oxidation notes for cosmetic and confectionery use, and nitrogen-flushed variants are produced where extended shelf life is needed.
Applications
- Flavoured oils: basil, parsley, and herb-infused olive oils for visual reinforcement
- Confectionery centres, fat-based fillings, and chocolate enrobers requiring green tones
- Compound coatings and pastilles in mint or matcha positioning
- Margarine, butter blends, and spreadable fats targeting a herbal appearance
- Pasta dough and extruded snacks where green colour must survive lipid carryover
- Salad dressings with continuous oil phase and emulsified vinaigrettes
- Soft gel and hard-shell capsule fills for chlorophyll-positioned supplements
- Cosmetic balms, lipsticks, colour cosmetics, and natural-skincare salves
- Bath oils, massage oils, and aromatherapy carrier blends
- Pet treats and chew products marketed on a natural-colour story
- Candle and soap formulations seeking a botanical green hue
- Pharmaceutical topical ointments and medicated lip balms
China Manufacturers of Oil Soluble Chlorophyll
Top Oil Soluble Chlorophyll manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Oil Soluble Chlorophyll
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Oil Soluble Chlorophyll out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Oil Soluble Chlorophyll together with other ingredients such as Beta Carotene, Caramel Colour and Lycopene into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Oil Soluble Chlorophyll is recognised as a food colour across the major regulated markets.
In the European Union it falls under E140(i), defined as native chlorophyll, distinct from the copper complex E141. EFSA reaffirmed the safety of E140 in its re-evaluation programme for natural colours.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration treats chlorophyll differently from many jurisdictions. While dehydrated alfalfa and similar plant sources are accepted as natural colourants, chlorophyll itself is not separately listed as an approved colour additive for general food use, and labelling is typically as plant extract or vegetable juice colour.
JECFA has evaluated native chlorophylls and assigned them an acceptable status as colours. Kosher and Halal certifications are routinely available, and the material is non-GMO by source.
Manufacturing Process
Production starts with green plant biomass, most often dried alfalfa meal, nettle leaf, spinach, or mulberry leaf. Fresh material can also be used where local supply permits.
The biomass is solvent-extracted with acetone, ethanol, or hexane to release chlorophyll alongside accompanying carotenoids and lipids. The crude extract is filtered, concentrated under vacuum, and washed to remove polar impurities.
For oil-soluble production the magnesium centre is preserved by careful pH control and exclusion of acids. Saponification is deliberately avoided, since hydrolysis of the phytol ester would generate water-soluble chlorophyllides and shift the product class entirely.
The refined free-acid chlorophyll is then dissolved into the chosen carrier oil, standardised to target colour value, and protected with antioxidants such as tocopherol or ascorbyl palmitate. Final material is packaged under nitrogen in light-tight containers, since native chlorophyll is highly sensitive to light, heat, and acid.
