Ingredient

Brominated Soybean Oil

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers used it in some citrus-flavored beverages. Its purpose was to help keep the …

What it is

Brominated soybean oil is a vegetable oil that has been chemically modified by adding bromine. It is a type of brominated vegetable oil (BVO).

Why it's used

Manufacturers used it in some citrus-flavored beverages. Its purpose was to help keep the flavorings mixed evenly throughout the drink, preventing them from separating and floating to the top.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the authorization for brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which includes brominated soybean oil, as a food additive in July 2024. This means it is no longer permitted for use in food in the United States. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) previously evaluated BVO but later withdrew its acceptable daily intake. Concerns about its safety led to its removal from the U.S. food supply.

Allergen info

This ingredient is derived from soybean oil, and soy is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Products containing Brominated Soybean Oil

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Hannaford Bros. Co. Caffeine Free Soda, Orange Pineapple Soda 48kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.2Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Caffeine Free Soda, Orange Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Cumberland Farms Dairy Inc Cumberland Farms, Sucka Punch Soda, Tropical Punch, Tropical Punch Soda 52kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.2Carbs Cumberland Farms Dairy Inc Chill Zone, Razza Lemon, Soda, Raspberry, Lemonade, Raspberry, Lemonade Soda 52kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.2Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Hannaford, Soda, Orange, Orange Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 14.1Carbs Fat Brain Toy Co 50/50 Iced-Tea Lemonade Iced & Bottle Tea 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs Day's Beverages Inc. Soda, Orange Mango Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs Cachet Publishers, Inc. Day's, Flavored Soda, Orange, Orange Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs Superior Dairy Inc. Drink, Orange Other Drinks 21kcal 0Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs Grocers Supply Co., Inc. Carbonated Soft Drink, Pineapple Soda 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.7Carbs Grocers Supply Co., Inc. Carbonated Soft Drink, Mandarin Soda 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.7Carbs Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc. Key Food, Soda, Orange, Orange Soda 33kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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