To better evaluate the impact on living organisms of the widespread presence of titanium dioxide in the environment and measure the real exposure of animals and humans, scientists from INRAE, AP-HP, ...

E171, a food additive, has been used until recently as a whitening and opacifying agent in many products such as pastries, sweets, sauces and ice cream. It is composed of micro- and nanoparticles of ...

Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) has been classified as a possible human carcinogen through inhalation since 2006. This nanomaterial was used as a food coloring and opacifying agent (E171) until it was banned ...