You probably know titanium dioxide as the mineral UV filter in your physical sunscreen. But this synthetic white pigment has a parallel life as a food additive, used to brighten packaged foods, enhance whiteness, and create opacity. It shows up in candy, salad dressings, chewing gum, ice cream, and drink mixes — and it's worth knowing it's there.
Titanium Dioxide Is in Your Food — and the Science Is Getting Uncomfortable
The same white pigment used in sunscreens is also hiding in your candy, salad dressing, and chewing gum — and new regulatory and research pressure suggests it may not belong there.
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