Fanta
Fanta Strawberry
Red strawberry-flavoured soda coloured with Red 40.
Label check
- Synthetic dyesRed 40
- Corn syrupHigh fructose corn syrup
- Artificial sweetenersNone listed
- Seed oilsNone listed
- PreservativesNone listed
Fails 2 of 5 standards. Read from the ingredient list below; what each check counts.
What was flagged, and the words it was read from
| Ingredient | Check | On the label as |
|---|---|---|
| Red 40 | Synthetic dyes | RED 40 |
| High fructose corn syrup | Corn syrup | HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP |
Ingredients as listed
CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PROTECT TASTE), RED 40.
Source: the label filed with USDA’s branded food database (record 2718335). Recipes change, and the pack you buy may print a newer list.
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