Titanium Dioxide(E171)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Titanium Dioxide is a colorant — White pigment for candy, gum, marker ink
What it does
White pigment for candy, gum, marker ink
Where you'll see it
candy, gum, marker ink
What the research says
In high concentrations the dust may cause lung damage
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
- EU: approved
- Notes: Permanently listed since 1966; high concentration dust may damage lungs
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): in high concentrations the dust may cause lung damage