In addition to its mechanical benefits, titanium dioxide also exhibits photocatalytic properties
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Prof Matthew Wright, both a member of the FAF Panel and chair of EFSA’s working group on E 171, said: “Although the evidence for general toxic effects was not conclusive, on the basis of the new data and strengthened methods we could not rule out a concern for genotoxicity and consequently we could not establish a safe level for daily intake of the food additive.”
When E171 is part of a food product, it passes through the digestive system without causing harm because E171 combines with the other ingredients.
Molar mass: 412.23
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