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sunkist
Barcode 078000113402
AVOIDIs sunkist safe?
sunkist is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 4 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Red 40 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)); High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Yellow 6 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (4)
Red 40high
Banned or restricted in: EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)
Southampton Six colour (Allura Red, E129): EU-AUTHORISED but foods containing it must carry the label 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Many manufacturers reformulate for the EU/UK instead.
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.
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Full ingredient list
CONTAINS NO JUICE Amount/serving Nutrition % DV Total Fat 0g 0% Facts Sodium 110mg 5% Total Carb 69g 25% Serving size Total Sugas 68g 1 Bottle 1-866-374-6567 Sunkisseda.com Calories$260 per serving Incl. 68g Added Sugars 136% Protein 0g *% DV = % Daily Value TED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL F STARCH, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAFFEINE, YELLOW 6, RED 40. PRODUCED HALL OF FAME LANE, FRISCO, TX 75034 AND SUNKIST GROWERS, INC., VALENCIA, CA ERS INC. USA USED UNDER LICENSE. 2024 SUNKIST GROWERS, INC. AND DR PEPPERS
Common questions
Is sunkist banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in sunkist is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Red 40, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate, Yellow 6 are banned or restricted in other regions: Red 40 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)); High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)); Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Yellow 6 (EU (warning label required), UK (warning label required)).
Which ingredients in sunkist are flagged?
Red 40: Southampton Six colour (Allura Red, E129): EU-AUTHORISED but foods containing it must carry the label 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. Many manufacturers reformulate for the EU/UK instead. 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. Yellow 6: Southampton Six colour (Sunset Yellow FCF, E110): EU-AUTHORISED but foods must carry the 'activity and attention in children' warning.
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 sunkist?
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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