Titanium Dioxide (Food Grade)
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Titanium Dioxide (Food Grade)

Premium food grade titanium dioxide for white coloring applications. This superior opacity and brightness enhancer provides excellent whitening properties for confectionery, dairy products, and baked goods while maintaining exceptional stability and safety.

  • Superior White Coloring
  • Excellent Opacity Enhancement
  • High Brightness Properties
  • Exceptional Stability
  • Wide Application Range
  • Professional Food Grade
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Titanium Dioxide
Common Name: Titania
E Number: E171
CAS Number: 13463-67-7
Chemical Formula: TiO₂
Molecular Weight: 79.87 g/mol
Color: Brilliant white
Physical State: White powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Particle Size: 0.1-0.3 μm
Brightness: ≥97%
Packaging: 25kg bags

Applications

Confectionery
Baked Goods
Dairy Products
Snack Foods
Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics
Seasonings
Processed Foods
White Colorant
UV Protection
Opacity Agent
Food Supplements

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized titanium dioxide grades tailored for specific applications, ensuring optimal whitening and opacity performance across diverse food formulations.

Food Grade
Purity: ≥99% Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm Arsenic: ≤3 ppm Application: Food whitening
Confectionery Grade
Particle size: Ultra-fine Whiteness: ≥97% Dispersion: Excellent Application: Sweets, chocolates
Pharmaceutical Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% USP compliance: Yes Microbial limits: Low Application: Drug coating
Cosmetic Grade
Particle size: Nano-optimized UV protection: Enhanced Skin compatibility: Tested Application: Personal care

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Titanium Dioxide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international food safety standards and regulatory requirements for consistent whitening performance.

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
FCC & EU Color Standards
Brilliant White Coloring
Advanced Particle Analysis
Superior Opacity
UV Protective Properties
Certificate of Analysis
Sustainable Production

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Food Grade Titanium Dioxide exhibits exceptional chemical properties essential for food whitening applications. Its ultra-pure composition and precise opacity characteristics ensure reliable performance in demanding food processing and color enhancement applications.

Analytical Properties
TiO₂ Content: ≥ 99.0%
Loss on Ignition: ≤ 0.5%
Water Soluble: ≤ 0.5%
pH (4% slurry): 6.5-8.0
Physical Properties
Appearance: White powder
Crystal Form: Rutile/Anatase
Particle Size: 0.2-0.3 micrometers
Specific Gravity: 4.0-4.3
Opacity Performance
Opacity Power: Excellent whitening ability
Refractive Index: 2.7 (high opacity)
Usage Level: 0.5-1.0% typical
Brightness: ≥ 96% reflectance
Purity Specifications
Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm
Lead: ≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic: ≤ 3 ppm
Antimony: ≤ 2 ppm
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: Indefinite (proper storage)
Heat Stability: Stable up to 1800°C
UV Stability: Excellent UV resistance
Chemical Inertness: Chemically inert

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Titanium Dioxide superiority in food whitening with exceptional opacity power, chemical inertness, and stability across diverse food and confectionery applications.

Opacity Excellence

Superior whitening and opacity power

Highest refractive index
Heat Stability

Stable at all food processing temperatures

Exceptional thermal stability
Chemical Inertness

Completely chemically inert in food systems

No chemical interactions
UV Protection

Provides UV protection properties

Light stability enhancement
Usage Efficiency

Effective at low concentrations

Cost-effective whitening
Regulatory Status

Approved colorant in many regions

Subject to regional regulations

Safety Information

Approved food additive in many regions with established usage levels. Note: EU has banned use in food products as of 2022. Handle with standard food safety practices including dust control, proper storage conditions, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Regional Regulations
Avoid Dust Inhalation
Chemically Inert

Storage & Handling

Store in original sealed containers in a cool, dry area away from strong acids and direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and dust generation. Use dust control measures and clean handling equipment to prevent contamination.

Cool storage (15-25°C)
Dry conditions (RH < 65%)
Dust control measures
Original sealed packaging

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Titanium dioxide functions as a food-grade white pigment through light scattering mechanisms, creating opacity and brightness enhancement for food applications through high refractive index and particle size optimization.

Light Scattering

High refractive index creates excellent opacity and whiteness

Superior covering power and brightness
Particle Size Control

Optimized particle size for maximum light scattering efficiency

Enhanced color strength and opacity
Chemical Inertness

Chemically stable with no reactivity in food systems

Safe and stable in diverse applications
UV Protection

Provides UV blocking properties protecting food quality

Prevents photo-degradation of nutrients

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global food industry access with complete documentation packages supporting international food safety standards and white pigment approval requirements.

FDA Approved

Food and Drug Administration approval for food coloring

E171 Approval

European food additive approval for whitening applications

Food Grade Standards

Specialized food-grade purity specifications

JECFA Evaluated

Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee safety assessment

Purity Standards

High purity specifications for food applications

Heavy Metal Limits

Strict heavy metal controls for food safety

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's food technology team provides comprehensive whitening support, opacity optimization guidance, and technical services to optimize titanium dioxide performance in your specific food applications.

Color Science
  • Opacity enhancement studies
  • Whiteness optimization
  • Particle size selection
  • Custom pigment formulations
Analytical Services
  • Opacity measurement
  • Particle size analysis
  • Purity determination
  • Heavy metal testing
Technical Support
  • Dispersion troubleshooting
  • Processing guidance
  • Quality control protocols
  • Regulatory compliance assistance
Supply Solutions
  • Custom particle size distributions
  • Dust-controlled packaging
  • Just-in-time delivery
  • Technical documentation packages

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our titanium dioxide production emphasizes environmental responsibility through efficient mineral processing, energy optimization, and comprehensive waste management for food industry applications.

Mineral Efficiency

Efficient utilization of titanium-bearing minerals

Water Management

Closed-loop water systems with treatment and recycling

Process Optimization

Energy-efficient production with waste minimization

Chemical Stability

Inert material with no environmental reactivity

Air Quality Control

Advanced dust control and emission management

Packaging Efficiency

Dust-controlled packaging minimizing waste

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art pigment manufacturing facility employs advanced mineral processing technology to ensure consistent titanium dioxide quality and whitening performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced sulfate or chloride process for food-grade purity

Precise particle size and surface treatment control
Quality Testing

Comprehensive testing including opacity, purity, and particle size

Real-time monitoring and batch verification
Food Safety Systems

HACCP and ISO 22000 food safety management systems

Continuous improvement and contamination prevention
Packaging Control

Anti-static packaging with dust control measures

Quality preservation and handling safety

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive food industry data demonstrating titanium dioxide effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and whitening validations.

Confectionery
Opacity Enhancement: 95% improvement Whiteness: Brilliant white appearance Coverage: Excellent hiding power
Baked Goods
Color Consistency: Uniform white coloration Heat Stability: Processing tolerance Quality Enhancement: Premium appearance
Dairy Products
Appearance Enhancement: Improved whiteness UV Protection: Nutrient preservation Stability: pH compatible

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Whitening

Consistently high-performance titanium dioxide with exceptional opacity and brightness

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with advanced mineral processing and flexible production scheduling

Pigment Expertise

Dedicated color scientists provide opacity optimization and whitening application support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with opacity data and food safety compliance documentation

Global Standards

International compliance with FDA, EU, and global pigment standards for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with food manufacturers and custom whitening solutions