| 1. | Color | Greenish Yellow to Yellow |
| 2. | Pigment | Chlorophyll, xanthophyll and Catotene |
| 4. | Light Stability | Medium |
| 5. | Heat Stability | Medium - Good |
| 8. | pH Stability | Medium - Good |
| 9. | Applications | Ice cream, delicatessen, baked goods, fruit preparations |
Stinging Nettle is a major commercial source of chlorophyll which is commonly used as a coloring agent . The stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is used in foods such as nettle soup and nettle cheese. Stinging nettle leaves are rich in chlorophyll a and b, xanthophylls, ß-carotene and vitamins A, B2 and C.