E Number
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E171 |
Name
|
Titanium dioxide |
Class
|
Colours |
Groups
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Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis |
Additional details
|
White color |
Origin
|
Natural |
Common sources
|
ilmenite |
Common applications
|
Chewing gum, caramels, chocolate, dried fruits, pastry, ice creams, yogurts, sauces, cheese, surimi, multivitamin supplements, fat burn supplements, and cosmetic products (capsules, creams, drops, and other pharmaceutic products) |
Observations
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In low doses, nails may become yellow and at high doses may block cellular respiration, such as from liver and kidneys. |
Evaluation
|
To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
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09.2
| Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans | quantum satis | | only fish paste and crustacean paste |
09.2
| Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans | quantum satis | | only precooked crustacean |
09.2
| Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans | quantum satis | | |