What is titanium dioxide? Why is it used in food products?

The most common foods containing titanium dioxide are chewing gum, candies, pastries, chocolates, coffee creamers, and cake decorations (1Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source).

It's also worth noting that even prior to the EU decision, France had already outlawed titanium dioxide in food back in January 2020.

With the growing demand for dyes and pigments in various industries, the need for a reliable and efficient titanium dioxide factory has become more important than ever. Titanium dioxide is a crucial ingredient in the production of dyes and pigments, as it provides excellent coverage and brightness to the final product.

Titanium dioxide can be both safe and unsafe, depending on its use. When inhaled, titanium dioxide is considered possibly carcinogenic to humans. This means that in products that contain powdered titanium dioxide like loose powders, pressed powders, eyeshadows, and blushes in which the makeup is in powder form, titanium dioxide can be inhaled. Titanium dioxide is also an occupational chemical of concern, as workers might inhale titanium dioxide when manufacturing products.