E171
Titanium dioxide
Colour
What it is
A bright white colour, formerly used in icings, coatings and chewing gum.
What it does
Colour
Adds or restores colour.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorisation withdrawn
No longer authorised as a food additive in the European Union. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/63 removed it from the permitted list, with the prohibition applying from August 2022. It may still appear on labels from other markets.
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