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Originally Posted by MargaretR
I have googled for Vimto ingredients and found them on a supermarket site.
There is one secret ingredient which the producers guard as a trade secret,
and has been used since Vimto was first made.
Since the formula originated before the days of food additives, I expect it to be one of the 'herbs' in the list below.
Water, Glucose Fructose Syrup,
Fruit Juice from Concentrate (15%) (grape 12.0%, Blackcurrant 1.7%, Raspberry 1.3%),
Sugar, Citric Acid,
Vimto Flavour (natural Extracts Of Fruits, Herbs, Barley Malt & Spices),
Colour (anthocyanins),
Acidity Regulator (sodium Citrate),
Preservative (sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate),
Vitamin C,
Sweetener (sodium Saccharin).
The villain in this list is
sodium Benzoate - a preservative
which has been the subject of safety concerns because it damages DNA in living cells
see-
Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health - Health News, Health & Wellbeing - The Independent |
Can always google a counter argument Margaret :-
Sense About Science | Sodium benzoate
Have a bottle here (the cordial) .. no mention of any caffeine, which is what is usually blamed for making children high. Only thing it says is to mix with 4 parts water -add extra for toddlers (maybe for chance they might spill it, and leave stains ..
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Never liked to buy fizzy drinks anyway for my children/grandaughter, as didn't like them to have them with meals ... gave 'em wind and made food sit heavy.