Where does Sodium Copper Chlorophyll come from?

Where does Sodium Copper Chlorophyll come from?

Sodium copper chlorophyllin is a dark green powder. It is made from natural green plant tissues, such as silkworm feces, clover, alfalfa, bamboo and other plant leaves. It is extracted with organic solvents such as acetone, methanol, ethanol, petroleum ether, etc. The copper ions replace the magnesium ions in the center of chlorophyll. After saponification with alkali, the carboxyl group formed after removing the methyl and chlorophyll groups is the disodium salt. Therefore, sodium copper chlorophyllin is a semi-synthetic pigment.

It plays an important role in nature and has attracted much attention for its very broad market prospects in the future. With the popularization of plant-based foods and the expansion of the functional beverage market, sodium copper chlorophyllin will gain more application opportunities in these rapidly growing market segments due to its excellent green hue and natural sources. This blog post will explore some of its common problems.

Preparation process

The preparation process of sodium copper chlorophyllin mainly includes raw material pretreatment, extraction, filtration, saponification, solvent recovery, washing, acidification of copper, suction filtration and water washing, dissolution into salt, filtration, drying and other steps. The specific process is as follows:

1. Dry and grind the raw material rich in chlorophyll (such as silkworm feces).

2. Use ethanol and acetone mixed solution for extraction, and obtain chlorophyll extract by multiple extractions and filtrations.

3. Saponify the extract to remove methyl and phytol groups.

4. Through washing and acidification of copper, copper ions replace magnesium ions in chlorophyll to form sodium copper chlorophyllin.

5. Finally, after dissolution into salt, filtration and drying, the finished product is obtained.

What are the effects of using it in food and medicine?

Liver protection

It has a significant antioxidant effect, which can help the liver protect human cells from the attack of free radicals and oxidative stress reactions and reduce the burden on the liver. It can also promote the recovery of liver function and enhance the resistance of liver cell function.

Ulcer and wound repair

It is quickly absorbed in the human body, can promote the metabolism of body cells, and has a significant effect on body repair.

Anti-mutation

It has an inhibitory effect on the activity of various mutagens such as benzopyrene, and can also increase cell activity, increase the phagocytic ability of macrophages, and improve the body's ability to resist mutation.

Detoxification

The chlorophyll contained has a natural detoxification ability and can neutralize free radicals and other harmful substances produced in the body.

Anti-inflammatory

The compound reduces tissue damage and pain by inhibiting the production and release of inflammatory mediators.

Antioxidant

Copper ions help stabilize the redox state in cells and prevent cell damage caused by oxidative stress.

Enhance immunity

It may improve the body's defense ability by regulating the function and activity of immune cells.

Main uses

Food additives

As a food colorant, it is widely used in frozen drinks, canned vegetables, candies, baked goods, beverages, fruit and vegetable juice drinks, jellies, mixed wines and other fields. Due to its good stability and safety, it can enhance the visual appeal of products and meet consumers' demand for healthy food.

Cosmetics

Due to its good stability and safety, it can enhance the visual appeal of products and meet consumers' demand for healthy food.

Medicine

It has multiple functions such as anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, and promoting wound healing, and can be used in drug preparation, such as the treatment of acute and chronic hepatitis, leukopenia, etc.

Textiles

In recent years, the negative effects of synthetic dyes used in textile dyeing on human health and the ecological environment have received more and more attention, and the use of pollution-free green natural dyes to dye textiles has become a research direction for many scholars.

Sodium copper chlorophyllin is a natural, non-toxic dye suitable for dyeing various textiles. Its application on textiles is very safe, and the color can remain stable even after high temperature and long-term washing, and it is not easy to fade. It is suitable for various fabrics, such as cotton, linen, wool, etc., and can significantly improve the beauty and added value of textiles.

Its use is in line with the current environmental protection trend. It does not require the use of harmful chemical additives, which helps to reduce potential risks to the environment and human health.

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