E171: Titanium dioxide

White colouring. Origin: Mineral.

Vegan

Yes, vegan

Halal

Generally halal

The honest version

A mineral white. Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022 over unresolved safety data, still permitted in the US. No animal concerns either way.

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