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Once the TiO2 is extracted, the focus shifts to rendering it dissolvable. This is achieved through a surface modification technique, where the particles are coated with a specific compound that allows them to disintegrate when exposed to certain conditions, such as water or specific pH levels. These coatings could include organic acids, polymers, or even other inorganic materials, ensuring the controlled dissolution of the titanium dioxide.

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Of the products that include the additive in their labels, Thea Bourianne, senior manager at data consultant Label Insights, told Food Navigator USA in May 2021 that more than 11,000 products in the company's database of U.S. food and beverage products listed titanium dioxide as an ingredient. Non-chocolate candy led those numbers at 32%. Cupcakes and snack cakes made up 14%, followed by cookies at 8%, coated pretzels and trail mix at 7%, baking decorations at 6%, gum and mints at 4% and ice cream at 2%.

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