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Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus
Barcode 0049000002485
CAUTIONIs Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus safe?
Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Acacia Gum; Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Acacia Gumlow
Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.
Cleaner swaps for Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
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Full ingredient list
carbonated water, citric acid, concentrated grapefruit juice, potassium citrate, aspartame, potassium sorbate (to protect tasté), acacia gum, acesulfame potassium, natural flavors, glycerol ester of rosin, potassium benzoate and calcium disodium edta (to protect taste), carob bean gum. phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine
Common questions
Is Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Acacia Gum, Calcium Disodium EDTA are banned or restricted in other regions: Acacia Gum; Calcium Disodium EDTA (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus are flagged?
Acacia Gum: Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress. Calcium Disodium EDTA: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 authorises calcium disodium EDTA (E385) only in specified food categories (e.g. canned/bottled products, emulsified sauces) at set maximum levels; the US permits broader use.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Fresca Sparkling Soda Water Grapefruit Citrus?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi), Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack (Zevia). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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