Ingredient · E171, E322

Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Titanium dioxide is used to make foods appear whiter and brighter. Soy lecithin acts …

What is Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin?

Titanium dioxide is a mineral that acts as a white pigment. Soy lecithin is a fatty substance, a phospholipid, extracted from soybeans.

Is Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin vegan?

Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin a major allergen?

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin used for?

Titanium dioxide is used to make foods appear whiter and brighter.

Is Titanium Dioxide And Soy Lecithin safe?

Titanium dioxide is permitted by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Titanium dioxide is used to make foods appear whiter and brighter. Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to mix ingredients like oil and water, and can also be a stabilizer in products such as chocolate, baked goods, and dressings.

Health notes

Titanium dioxide is permitted by the FDA for use in food. While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in 2021 that it could no longer be considered safe as a food additive, leading to its ban in the European Union in 2022, it remains permitted in the US. JECFA has evaluated titanium dioxide. Soy lecithin is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. JECFA has evaluated soy lecithin and set an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

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Last updated: October 6, 2026

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