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Sprite Lemon-lime
Barcode 04976400
AVOIDIs Sprite Lemon-lime safe?
Sprite Lemon-lime is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
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.
Sodium Benzoatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.
Cleaner swaps for Sprite Lemon-lime
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
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Real fruit, fiber, no HFCS. 45 cal vs 250 in mainstream soda.
Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack
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Apple cider vinegar + real fruit juice. No artificial flavors.
Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack
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Zero calorie, stevia sweetened, no caramel color IV.
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Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE.
Common questions
Is Sprite Lemon-lime banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Sprite Lemon-lime is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate are banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Sprite Lemon-lime are flagged?
High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver. Sodium Benzoate: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sodium benzoate (E211) only in specified food categories at maximum levels and not in foods for infants/young children; benzene can form when benzoates and ascorbic acid co-occur.
What does the AVOID 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. AVOID means at least one labeled ingredient is banned or restricted by a major overseas regulator, or is high-severity under our methodology. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Sprite Lemon-lime?
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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