E171

Titanium dioxide

E Number E171
Name Titanium dioxide
Class Colours
Groups 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 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 Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
09.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceansquantum satisonly fish paste and crustacean paste
09.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceansquantum satisonly precooked crustacean
09.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceansquantum satis