Ingredient · E171

Includes Titanium Dioxide

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

It is primarily used as a white pigment to brighten and whiten foods, providing …

What it is

Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed into a fine white powder. It is an oxide of the metal titanium.

Why it's used

It is primarily used as a white pigment to brighten and whiten foods, providing opacity. It is commonly found in candies, chewing gum, baked goods, icings, and some dairy and beverage products.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits titanium dioxide as a food additive. It is not included in the FDA's announced plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated titanium dioxide and did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI not specified). However, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in 2021 that it could no longer be considered safe as a food additive due to concerns about genotoxicity, leading to its ban in the European Union in 2022. The FDA continues to review the scientific evidence regarding its safety.

Allergen info

Titanium dioxide is not a major allergen and is not derived from any of the nine FDA major food allergens.

Products containing Includes Titanium Dioxide

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Topco Associates, Inc. Speckled Malted Eggs Spring Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 467kcal 3.3Protein 16.7Fat 76.7Carbs Little Secrets, LLC Peppermint In Dark Chocolate Pieces, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 500kcal 5Protein 25Fat 70Carbs Kar Nut Products Company One Pride Almonds, Cashews, Butter Toffee Peanuts, Peanuts, Cherry Flavored Cranberries, Cocoa Candies Mix , One Pride Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 500kcal 10.7Protein 32.1Fat 50Carbs Walgreens Co. Chocolate Malt Balls, Chocolate Malt Candy High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 450kcal 2.5Protein 17.5Fat 75Carbs Lofthouse Foods Lofthouse, Valentine Candy Bites Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 400kcal 5Protein 15Fat 70Carbs Lunds Inc Lunds & Byerlys, Licorice Pastels Confections Candy 350kcal 2.5Protein 0Fat 87.5Carbs Kenny's Candy Company Inc. Licorice Mix Candy 350kcal 2.5Protein 2.5Fat 82.5Carbs Walgreens Co. Speckled Malt Eggs Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 475kcal 0Protein 17.5Fat 75Carbs Bay Valley Foods, LLC Mountain A Sweet And Salty Blend Of Peanuts, Raisins, Chocolate Flavored Candies, Almonds And Cashews Trail Mix, Mountain Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 536kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 39.3Carbs Harmons Inc Red Licorice Beans Candy 467kcal 0Protein 0Fat 120Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Speckled Jelly Beans Candy High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 93.3Carbs Little Secrets, LLC Peppermint In Dark Chocolate Pieces, Peppermint Candy High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 475kcal 5Protein 25Fat 67.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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