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Titanium Dioxide(E171)

Level 3ContestedIn 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