Code Names for Titanium Dioxide

Summary

The article discusses the various code names for titanium dioxide used in food products, the health concerns associated with its consumption, and the alternative names and ingredients that consumers should be aware of to make informed choices.

Abstract

The article "Code Names for Titanium Dioxide" delves into the covert use of titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the food industry, despite its ban in Europe due to potential health risks such as DNA damage and cancer. It serves as a follow-up to a previous piece advocating for the ban of TiO2 in food, similar to Europe's stance. The author provides a list of alternative names for TiO2, which is used as a white pigment in a variety of food items including candy, dairy products, pastries, sauces, gum, chocolate, and vitamin supplements. The article also touches on the use of calcium carbonate as a potential healthier alternative, although the author remains cautious about its benefits. The piece aims to educate consumers, allowing them to identify and avoid titanium dioxide in their food choices.

Opinions

The author believes that titanium dioxide poses significant health risks, including DNA damage and cancer, and supports the European decision to ban it in food products.
There is a concern that American food companies continue to use titanium dioxide in popular snacks, despite the ban in Europe and potential health risks.
The article suggests that consumers should be vigilant and informed about the alternative names used to disguise titanium dioxide in ingredient lists.
The author expresses uncertainty about the health benefits of calcium carbonate as an alternative to titanium dioxide, indicating a need for further research and education on the topic.
The author is committed to educating both themselves and the public about the dangers of food additives like titanium dioxide and the importance of making conscious food choices.

Secret names used to disguise this toxin in food

This article is in response to my previous article,

A quick refresher on titanium dioxide (TiO2) —

It’s an odorless, tasteless white powder used by the food industry to whiten certain products.

Even though Europe is banning its use in food, American food companies use this ingredient in some of the most popular snacks.

Concerns regarding TiO2 include its potential to damage DNA and cause cancer.

Additional concerns include TiO2 causing reproductive and fertility issues. This information is based solely on consumer experiences as noted in a previously written article:

If you wish to avoid consuming titanium dioxide in products such as

candy

milk products

pastries

sauces

gum

chocolate

vitamin supplements

Here are the alternative names that companies use to disguise titanium dioxide, when used as a pigment:

TiO2

Rutile

Dioxotitanium

13463–67–7

Anatase

Titanium white

Pigment white 6

PW6

CI 77891

I noticed some companies use calcium carbonate instead of titanium dioxide. I’m not entirely sure how much healthier this is — from my understanding, calcium carbonate white pigment is made from grinding shells, limestone or chalk with water.

I plan to write more about this alternative ingredient as I educate myself.

Thank you for taking the time to read my article! I hope it served as an educational tool so that you, as a consumer, may make conscious, informed decisions about what you consume.

I would like to acknowledge several writers, whose articles serve as consistent motivation to become a better writer :)

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