Edible Pearlescent Pigment: EU E171 Retirement vs Mineral Pearl

With titanium-dioxide (E171) withdrawn in the EU, mineral-based pearlescent pigment is the compliant path for food decoration.

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Aspect	Mineral Pearlescent (our Edible)	Titanium Dioxide E171
Status	Compliant, widely used	Withdrawn in EU food (2022)
Effect	Pearl lustre, colour-tunable	White opacity / brightness
Food certified	FDA, Kosher, ISO 9001, GMP	Restricted / withdrawn
Typical use	Cake, confectionery, drinks decoration	Formerly confectionery whitening
MOQ / Lead	1 kg · 7 days	N/A
Price (USD/kg)	20–45	N/A

Pick the right material for your application.

You need a compliant, lustrous food decoration post-E171.

→ → Edible Pearl

EU market: E171 withdrawn for food use.

→ → Switch now

Insist on FDA/Kosher/ISO9001/GMP documentation.

→ → Verified

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In the EU, titanium dioxide (E171) is no longer authorised for food use. Mineral pearlescent pigment is the compliant alternative.

Yes — FDA, Kosher, ISO 9001 and GMP, suitable for cake, confectionery and beverage decoration.