Posted on 05/29/2025 6:32:45 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
Skittles in the US are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a colour additive that was banned in the European Union in 2022 over possible health risks.
Sweets giant Mars said it had stopped using the ingredient in its US Skittles portfolio at the end of last year.
The move follows years of criticism about the presence of titanium dioxide in the candy and comes as US President Donald Trump's elevation of Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has pushed concerns about processed foods to the front of public health debates.
Mars had said in 2016 that it would stop using "all artificial colours" in its foods, citing evolving consumer preferences.
The company did not comment on whether consumers would notice any difference after the removal of the ingredient, which can be used to make food shiny or more brightly coloured.
Mars and other firms have disputed claims of health risks associated with consumption of titanium dioxide, a white pigment that is used in bakery products, sweets, cosmetics and other products such as paint.
It is allowed in many countries, including the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand.
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"Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a naturally occurring mineral and a widely used white pigment and additive. It's known for its ability to provide whiteness, opacity, and brightness to various products."
It provides "whiteness". That's why it's being banned.
Sigh.
Eyeroll.
According to Jim Stafford
Desiderata time again ?
Humor is the best medicine.
Great album - wish I still had it.
Remember the game show, “Catch It and You Can Keep It?”
Stay in your orbit, Mars!
Uranus hardest hit.
Well Skittles are a bit hard initially but after a second or so they soften - they’re kinda like little jelly beans.
Trayvon sad.
titanium dioxide is the main colorant in white paint ...
It is not the same TiO2.
The bastard offspring of Starbursts and M&Ms.
It’s a whitener used in coloring. I believe you’re mistaken.
“Controversial” means “something that leftists dislike”.
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