Dr. Pepper and Snapple are two of the most iconic beverages in the USA. Along with them, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group produces countless other beverages, such as Sunkist, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry and many more that have been enjoyed for several decades.
While it’s no secret that many of their products contain harmful ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and aspartame despite Snapple’s infamous “made from the best stuff on Earth” catchphrase, there are other even more sinister chemicals lurking in your favorite beverage.
What could that possibly be? Brominated vegetable oil (BVO): Also known as a flame retardant. It’s used in beverages to suspend flavorings and gives sports drinks and sodas their cloudy appearance.
Brominated vegetable oil also slows down chemical reactions (like fire) – which is why it was used in upholstered furniture, and in plastics for electronics and toys.
BVO is banned is Europe, Japan and India. It has been under major scrutiny as several studies have found it to be quite toxic, and linked it to major health problems. Most notably, BVO has been found to build up in body tissues, making it difficult to remove – and easy to develop BVO toxicity.
Do yourself a favor; skip the Dr. Pepper.
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