And Titanium Dioxide
This entry is a label phrase. See the main ingredient page: Titanium Dioxide.
What is And Titanium Dioxide?
Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed into a fine white powder for use in food. It is a form of titanium, a metal found in the Earth's crust.
Is And Titanium Dioxide vegan?
And Titanium Dioxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is And Titanium Dioxide a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is And Titanium Dioxide used for?
It is used as a white pigment to make foods brighter and more opaque.
Is And Titanium Dioxide safe?
The FDA permits titanium dioxide as a food additive in the United States.
Why it's used
It is used as a white pigment to make foods brighter and more opaque. You can find it in candies, chocolates, and some snack foods to give them a vibrant white color or to prevent transparency.
Health notes
The FDA permits titanium dioxide as a food additive in the United States. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated titanium dioxide. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in 2021 that titanium dioxide could no longer be considered safe as a food additive, leading to its ban in the EU in 2022. However, it remains permitted by the FDA in the United States and is not part of the FDA's announced plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain And Titanium Dioxide
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Sour Jacks
Watermelon Soft & Chewy Mouth-Puckering Candy, Watermelon
350kcal
5Protein
0Fat
77.5Carbs
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