2023-08-06 02:40:00
Present in the pharmaceutical, food, textile and even civil construction industries, the substance whose characteristics resemble a white powder, titanium dioxide, may be out of date. Mainly, because it presents some risk factors to our health, the substance has brought concern to the European Union, which has banned it since 2021, after proving its harm.
In Brazil, Anvisa recognized two years ago the pertinence of adopting restrictive measures regarding the use of titanium dioxide in food. However, it did not prohibit its commercialization. But in 2023, the substance was again on the agenda of the regulatory agency and it is estimated that by the end of the year some measure will be released. But until then, we still need to be careful. After all, what products can contain titanium dioxide? How to know if a food has this item in the composition?
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What is titanium dioxide and why does it do it to the human body?
First of all, we need to understand that titanium dioxide (chemical formula TiO2) is a white pigment used in several products from the most varied segments. To give you an idea, it can be found in cereals, milk, cement, sunscreen, and even batteries. Not even that vitamin D capsule you take escaped the substance. Present in so many places, how does titanium dioxide pose a threat to our bodies?
Titanium dioxide in the human body
For starters, studies have proven that its particles can break strands of genetic material and damage chromosomes. In other words, this substance is a villain in our DNA.
Additionally, the substance can stay in organs such as liver, spleen, kidney and intestinal tissues and deregulate our immune system, even affecting testicles and sperm. And it can still cross the placenta, being transferred to the foetus.
How can I tell if a product has titanium dioxide?
To find out if the substance is present in a product, just check the packaging and check the list of ingredients. Generally, it can be identified with the following chemical nomenclatures: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
However, unfortunately, as in Brazil the use of the substance has become too much in the industry, consumers may never know how much was used in each product, since it is industrial secrecy and there is no information on the labels.
What foods and medicines have titanium dioxide in their composition?
Titanium dioxide is present in many ultra-processed foods such as dairy products, sauces, creams, beverages, candies, ice cream, toppings, chocolates and confectionery. Juices that usually need dye also lead to the substance.
In the pharmaceutical industry, carbon dioxide is used in manufacturing as a coloring agent for capsules, tablets and films, coated tablets, lozenges, medical sticky tapes. That is, it can be in your vitamin capsule or to color your pill.
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