titania tio2

China has emerged as a pivotal player in the global titanium dioxide industry, with its importers playing a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of this sector. Titanium dioxide, also known as TiO2, is a white pigment widely used in various applications such as paints, plastics, paper, and cosmetics. The country's growing demand for this versatile compound has led to an increase in import activities, making Chinese importers a vital link between domestic consumers and international producers.

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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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