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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Chlorine-washed chicken is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Titanium dioxide (E171) is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Chlorine-washed chicken | Titanium dioxide (E171) |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | processing aid | processing aid |
| Where it hides | conventional chicken, poultry products | candy, chewing gum, frosting |
Chlorine-washed chicken is poultry rinsed in chlorine or other antimicrobials at slaughter.
Titanium dioxide (E171) is a white coloring and opacifier used in candy, gum and frosting.
Chlorine-washed chicken: Banned in the EU, which prohibits chemical carcass washes and relies on farm-to-fork hygiene instead.
Titanium dioxide (E171): Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022 over genotoxicity concerns; still allowed in US food.
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