Brominated Vegtable Oil
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What it is
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a mixture of plant-derived triglycerides that have been reacted with bromine. This process changes the chemical structure of the oil. It is typically made from vegetable oils like soybean or corn oil.
Why it's used
Manufacturers used BVO as an emulsifier and stabilizer in some beverages. Its purpose was to help keep citrus flavorings suspended throughout the drink, preventing them from separating and floating to the top. It was most often found in fruit-flavored soft drinks and sports drinks.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the approval for brominated vegetable oil (BVO) for use in food in July 2024. This action means that BVO is no longer permitted as a food additive in the United States. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated BVO. Concerns about its potential health effects, particularly its accumulation in the body, led to its removal from the US food supply.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Products containing Brominated Vegtable Oil
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POLAR BEVERAGES
1L Bottle Diet Half & Half
1kcal
0Protein
0Fat
0.6Carbs
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2L Bottle Tropical Punch
High in added sugars — 94% DV per serving
48kcal
0Protein
0Fat
13.0Carbs