Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in most plants, and algae. Chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis, which allows plants to obtain energy from light and use it to synthesise carbohydrates from CO2 and water.

Research on the health benefits of chlorophyll has focused on the area of cancer (including treatment and prevention). Although research is still in the early stage, prevention and treatment of liver cancer, skin cancer, and colon cancer are all being investigated in relationship to intake of chlorophyll-containing vegetables and supplementation with chlorophyllin.

Chefs use chlorophyll to colour a variety of foods and beverages green, such as pasta and absinthe. Chlorophyll is not soluble in water and is first mixed with a small quantity of oil to obtain the desired result.