Titanium Dioxide Side Effects

Titanium Dioxide, CAS number 13463-67-7, E number E171, used as food colouring agent, as safe food color in many food products. Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring oxide of titanium manufactured through chemical synthesis from high titanium mineral and strong acid, available as WHITE POWDER.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food color.

Suggested Dosage

As Titanium Dioxide is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Titanium Dioxide for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Titanium Dioxide could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Titanium Dioxide in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Titanium Dioxide for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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