E171

Titanium dioxide

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Description:

White coloring substance.

A naturally occurring oxide of titanium, primarily used as a colourant. It has been used for decades to impart white colour to many foods.

Was permitted for use as a food additive in the EU in 2008 (EC No 1333/2008).

Banned in the EU since 2022 ec.europa.eu…

No longer approved as food additivre in the EU as of June 2022, due to the identification of potential carcinogenic effects and the risk of DNA or chromosomal damage.

Acceptable daily intake (adi):
Not specified
Last update:
2025-05-10 22:10:36