Counted under: Synthetic dyes

Titanium dioxide

What counts on a label: “Titanium dioxide”, usually followed by “(color)”. It is counted with the dyes because labels list it as a color.

Any one of these anywhere in the ingredient list fails the synthetic dyes check.

In this list

Foods that list it
7
Of all foods
897
Aisles
4

Rules that name it

  • Texas: SB 25: warning label for 44 ingredients (enjoined)

    Requires a warning on packaged food that contains any of 44 listed ingredients, including most dyes, BHA, BHT, azodicarbonamide, potassium bromate and propylparaben, for labels developed or copyrighted on or after Jan 1, 2027. A federal court paused enforcement against the plaintiffs on Feb 11, 2026 and the state has appealed.

    Effective date: January 1, 2027. Source: Texas Legislature

  • Texas: SB 314: additives out of school meals

    Schools may not serve free or reduced-price meals containing a listed set of dyes and additives, for food contracts made or renewed on or after Sept 1, 2026.

    Effective date: September 1, 2026. Source: Texas Legislature

Gummies and fruity candy1 of 50

Cookies and snack cakes1 of 40

Snack bars and fruit snacks1 of 51

Frozen meals, pizza and nuggets4 of 48

Also counted under synthetic dyes

Red 40Red 3Yellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1Blue 2Green 3Citrus Red 2Orange BArtificial color (not named)