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Titanium dioxide is a colorant with a lot of applications and some research that could lead to small changes in standards of use. (Dr_Microbe |
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Titanium dioxide is a synthetic color additive that is permitted in foods in the U.S., European Union and elsewhere. It is a durable pigment that provides background whitening to a host of products: everything from plastics and paints to cosmetics, sunscreens, oral care products (toothpaste) and even food. For foods, it can be found in chewing gum, confections and frostings to name a few.