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Tangy Original
SunnyD
Barcode 0050200500145
CAUTIONIs Tangy Original safe?
Tangy Original by SunnyD 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.
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Full ingredient list
Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Concentrated Juices (Orange, Tangerine, Apple, Lime, Grapefruit, Pear), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Natural Flavors, Modified Cornstarch, Canola Oil, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Neotame, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow #5, Yellow #6
Common questions
Is Tangy Original banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Tangy Original 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 Tangy Original 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 Tangy Original?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Suja Organic Mighty Dozen Juice 6-pack (Suja), Lakewood Pure Organic Cranberry Juice 32oz (Lakewood), Knudsen Just Tart Cherry Juice 32oz (R.W. Knudsen). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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