Are you aware of what’s in your favorite beverages?
Consumers often overlook the ingredients found in their go-to drink, without questioning if they are safe or not. Many beverages contain food coloring additives to give them a vibrant hue, but Red-40 is the most widely used one – it’s even an ingredient you may see on some energy drinks and juices.
As it turns out, this popular food additive is anything but harmless — Doctors say that there could be potentially dangerous implications for long-term consumption of this common preservative, and many wonder if avoiding products containing it is really worth giving up our favorite drinks entirely. In this article, we will explore what makes Red 40 so dangerous to consume and whether or not swapping out your morning coffee with some alternatives is actually beneficial. Get informed about the potential health risks associated with drinking beverages infused with artificial colors like Red 40!
Please note that the list below is a list of some of the most popular brands out there, owned by the top food and beverage corporations such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Kraft, etc. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all beverages containing Red-40, so we encourage you to always check the labels to be safe!
AMP Energy:
(PepsiCo):
- AMP Energy Original
- AMP Energy Zero
- AMP Energy Boosted
Arizona Beverages
- Arizona Fruit Punch
- Arizona Watermelon
- Arizona Arnold Palmer Half & Half
BodyArmor:
- BodyArmor Strawberry Banana
Canada Dry
- Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Blackberry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale
Capri Sun:
(Kraft Heinz)
- Capri Sun Fruit Punch
- Capri Sun Wild Cherry
- Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi
- Capri Sun Splash Cooler
- Capri Sun Pacific Cooler
- Capri Sun Strawberry
Crush:
(Keurig Dr Pepper)
- Crush Orange Soda
- Crush Grape Soda
- Crush Strawberry Soda
- Crush Watermelon Soda
- Crush Pineapple Soda
Crystal Light:
(Kraft Heinz):
- Crystal Light Fruit Punch
- Crystal Light Strawberry Lemonade
- Crystal Light Raspberry Lemonade
- Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate
- Crystal Light Wild Strawberry
Canada Dry:
(Dr Pepper Snapple Group subsidiary)
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Canada Dry Club Soda
- Canada Dry Tonic Water
Fanta:
(The Coca-Cola Company)
- Fanta Orange
- Fanta Grape
- Fanta Strawberry
Gatorade:
(PepsiCo)
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher
- Gatorade Frost
- Gatorade Fierce
Gatorade G2:
- Gatorade G2 Fruit Punch
- Gatorade G2 Grape
- Gatorade G2 Glacier Freeze
- Gatorade G2 Fruit Punch Low Sugar
Hawaiian Punch:
(Keurig Dr Pepper subsidiary)
- Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red
- Hawaiian Punch Berry Blue Typhoon
- Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush
- Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red Light
- Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red Zero Sugar
Tropicana:
(PepsiCo)
- Tropicana Fruit Punch
- Tropicana Watermelon Fruit Beverage
- Tropicana Twister Fruit Punch
Juicy Juice:
- Juicy Juice Fruit Punch
- Juicy Juice Cherry
- Juicy Juice Strawberry Watermelon
- Juicy Juice Wild Berry
- Juicy Juice Watermelon
Kool-Aid:
(Kraft Heinz)
- Kool-Aid Cherry Flavored Drink
Lipton:
(PepsiCo)
- Lipton Iced Tea
- Lipton Brisk
- Lipton Green Tea
Lipton Iced Tea:
- Lipton Peach Iced Tea
- Lipton Raspberry Iced Tea
- Lipton Lemon Iced Tea
- Lipton Mango Iced Tea
- Lipton Green Iced Tea with Citrus
Minute Maid:
(The Coca-Cola Company)
- Minute Maid Fruit Punch
- Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade
Margaritaville:
- Margaritaville Margarita Mix
- Margaritaville Pina Colada Mix
- Margaritaville Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
- Margaritaville Calypso Colada Mix
- Margaritaville Paradise Punch Mix
Master of Mixes:
- Master of Mixes Strawberry Daiquiri/Margarita Mix
- Master of Mixes Sweet ‘n Sour Mix
- Master of Mixes Watermelon Daiquiri/Margarita Mix
- Master of Mixes Pina Colada Mix
Monster Beverage Corporation:
- Monster Energy Original
- Monster Energy Ultra Red
- Monster Energy Assault
- Monster Energy Pipeline Punch
- Monster Energy Punch
Mountain Dew:
(PepsiCo)
- Mountain Dew
- Mountain Dew Code Red
- Mountain Dew Voltage
Mr & Mrs T:
- Mr & Mrs T Bloody Mary Mix
- Mr & Mrs T Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
- Mr & Mrs T Margarita Mix
- Mr & Mrs T Strawberry Margarita Mix
Nesquik:
(Nestlé)
- Nesquik Chocolate Powder
- Nesquik Strawberry Powder
- Nesquik Banana Powder
Nestlé Splash:
- Nestlé Splash Wild Berry Flavored Water
Ocean Spray
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- Ocean Spray Cran-Grape Juice
- Ocean Spray Cran-Pineapple Juice
- Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry Juice
- Ocean Spray Cran-Apple Juice
Red Bull:
- Red Bull Energy Drink
- Red Bull Sugarfree
Rockstar Energy Drink:
(PepsiCo):
- Rockstar Original
- Rockstar Punch Energy + Guava
- Rockstar Juiced Energy + Mango
Snapple:
(Dr Pepper Snapple Group subsidiary)
- Snapple Fruit Punch
- Snapple Kiwi Strawberry
- Snapple Mango Madness
- Snapple Watermelon Lemonade
- Diet Snapple Peach Tea
- Diet Snapple Raspberry Tea
- Diet Snapple Lemon Tea
Sunkist:
(Dr Pepper Snapple Group subsidiary):
- Sunkist Orange Soda
- Sunkist Grape Soda
- Sunkist Fruit Punch
Starbucks Frappuccino:
(PepsiCo)
- Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino
- Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
- Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino
Vitaminwater:
- Vitaminwater XXX (Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate)
- Vitaminwater Energy (Tropical Citrus)
- Vitaminwater Revive (Fruit Punch)
- Vitaminwater Power-C (Dragonfruit)
- Vitaminwater Focus (Kiwi-Strawberry)
Welch’s:
- Welch’s Grape Juice
All in all, our research has highlighted an alarming number of beverage brands that contain Red 40. While artificial food coloring may make certain beverages more visually appealing, it is always important to prioritize your health and research any questionable products before consuming them. We hope this article has inspired you to take the necessary steps and be more mindful when selecting what you consume.
For further reading, be sure to view our blog on healthy beverage alternatives, free of any artificial additives so that you can stay as healthy as possible. Together, we can make a conscious effort to promote better choices concerning our safety and the wellbeing of others. Thank you for taking the time to read this important information and we truly hope it helps you in forming healthier future habits!
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