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 “Severely restricted” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E171 vegan or vegetarian?
Titanium Dioxide (E171) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E171?
E171 appears in 7,719 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in candy & sweets, chewing gum and cakes.
- Candy & Sweets813
- Chewing Gum556
- Cakes527
- Food Coloring / Decorations438
- Gummy Candy327
- Chocolate Candy312
- Hard Candy190
- Dietary Supplements176
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E171 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
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.
- Which foods contain E171?
- E171 appears in 7,719 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in candy & sweets, chewing gum and cakes. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E171 vegan or vegetarian?
- Titanium Dioxide (E171) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E171 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E171 is banned or severely restricted in one or more jurisdictions. Forkin classifies it as "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. See view pricing.