Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is being increasingly criticized for its use as a whitening agent in food. Since August 2022, the use of TiO2 as a food additive – including in the confectionery industry – has been banned in the EU. While the public debate continues, the demand for natural alternatives continues to grow, and not only in Europe. With one of the latest product developments in the colour portfolio, Vivapigments White, ingredients specialist Capol addresses this need in the area of confectionery production. Based on calcium carbonate encapsulated with rice protein, Vivapigments White is a natural alternative to TiO2. According to the supplier, the product is particularly characterized by its high opacity and is used in such areas as confectionery coatings. In the hard sugar-coating process, it is a very good choice of whitening agent for the top layer between the dark dragée core and the shiny colour layer on the surface. Vivapigments White also provides high quality coverage and is easy to apply.