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Cherry Slush
Alani Nu
Barcode 0810030512257
CAUTIONIs Cherry Slush safe?
Cherry Slush by Alani Nu is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Erythritol (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
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.
Erythritollow
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
As a polyol, erythritol (E968) triggers the EU/UK mandatory warning 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects' on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US requires no equivalent label.
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Full ingredient list
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Erythritol, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Vegetable Juice (for color), L-Theanine, Caffeine, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Salt, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Inositol, Glucuronolactone, Beta-Cyclodextrin, Guarana Seed Extract, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Common questions
Is Cherry Slush banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Cherry Slush is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Sodium Benzoate, Erythritol are banned or restricted in other regions: Sodium Benzoate (EU, UK); Erythritol (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Cherry Slush are flagged?
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. Erythritol: As a polyol, erythritol (E968) triggers the EU/UK mandatory warning 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects' on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US requires no equivalent label.
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 Cherry Slush?
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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