The Following: Titanium Dioxide
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What it is
Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed into a fine, white powder. It is a pigment found in various rocks, sands, and soils. For use in food, it is purified and ground to a very small particle size.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add titanium dioxide to foods primarily as a white coloring agent to make products appear brighter or more opaque. It is commonly found in candies, chewing gum, baked goods, icings, and some dairy products.
Health notes
In the United States, the FDA permits titanium dioxide as a food additive. JECFA has evaluated titanium dioxide and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). While the FDA considers it safe for use in food, EFSA concluded in 2021 that it could no longer be considered safe as a food additive, leading to its ban in the EU in 2022. Titanium dioxide is not among the petroleum-based synthetic dyes that the FDA announced plans to phase out in April 2025.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing The Following: Titanium Dioxide
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Country Fried Cubed Fully Cooked Beef Steak Fritters With Gravy, Country Fried Cubed With Gravy
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
170kcal
8.8Protein
9.9Fat
12.1Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Premium Chicken Breast Fillet Fritters With Rib Meat, Portioned, Premium Chicken Breast
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
168kcal
11.0Protein
6.9Fat
15.0Carbs
Brand Castle, LLC
Holiday Gems Cookie Mix, Holiday Gems
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
409kcal
4.5Protein
6.8Fat
90.9Carbs
Lehi Valley Trading Company, Inc.
Frosted Harvest Pretzels, Frosted Harvest
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
464kcal
3.6Protein
21.4Fat
71.4Carbs