E171Banned / Severely restricted
Titanium Dioxide
Function: Mineral Pigment
E171 is the European food-additive number for Titanium Dioxide. Titanium Dioxide (E171) is a colour used as a food additive.
Is E171 safe or restricted?
E171 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as “Banned / Severely restricted” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E171
- What is E171?
- E171 is the E-number for Titanium Dioxide. Titanium Dioxide (E171) is a colour used as a food additive.
- Is E171 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E171 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E171 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as "Banned / Severely restricted" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E171 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.