Food additive E171 used in sweets not safe: EU watchdog
E171 contains nanoparticles of titanium dioxide which can damage DNA SAMAA | AFP - Posted: May 7, 2021 | Last Updated: 6 hours ago SAMAA | AFP Posted: May 7, 2021 | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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The EU s food watchdog on Thursday said that a widely-used additive, known as the artificial colouring E171 on food labels, should no longer be considered safe for consumption.
E171 contains nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, and is commonly used in consumer products. In food, it is used mainly as a whitening and brightening agent in sweets, chewing gum, white sauces and cake icing.
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E171 soup and sauce food colouring used in UK is unsafe
Soups, broths, sauces, salads and savoury based sandwich spreads often contain E171
Titanium dioxide, or E171, is used in soup (Image: Pixabay)
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