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Coca Cola
Barcode 0049000050103
CAUTIONIs Coca Cola safe?
Coca Cola is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
High Fructose Corn Syrupmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (tax/restricted)
EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
Cleaner swaps for Coca Cola
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Vintage Cola Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
OLIPOP
Prebiotic soda, 35 cal, real plant botanicals. No HFCS, no caramel color IV, no phosphoric acid.
Zevia Zero Calorie Cola 24-pack
Zevia
No artificial sweeteners, HFCS, caramel color, or phosphoric acid. Stevia sweetened.
Poppi Doc Pop Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
Poppi
Apple cider vinegar based prebiotic. 25 cal, no artificial colors or HFCS.
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Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP CARAMEL COLOR PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CAFFEINE CAFFEINE CONTENT:34 mg/12fl oz
Common questions
Is Coca Cola banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Coca Cola is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup is banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)).
Which ingredients in Coca Cola are flagged?
High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
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 Coca Cola?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Vintage Cola Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Zevia Zero Calorie Cola 24-pack (Zevia), Poppi Doc Pop Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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