Tag: Ingredient changes

Following a 2024 FDA ban on the additive, Sun Drop was reformulated by Keurig Dr Pepper and no longer contains brominated vegetable oil, or BVO. This change marks the end of an era for one of the last major U.S. beverage brands to use the controversial emulsifier.

On May 5, 2014, Coca-Cola announced it would stop using brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in all its products, including popular citrus-flavored drinks. The decision to remove BVO was influenced by growing public pressure and consumer concerns over the emulsifying ingredient.

In a major shift, PIM Brands, the manufacturer of Welch's Fruit Snacks, announced in 2025 that it is eliminating all artificial dyes, including Red 40, from its entire lineup of fruit snacks by early 2026.

In 2015, General Mills announced it was phasing out the synthetic antioxidant BHT from its cereals, including Cinnamon Toast Crunch, in response to consumer demand. The answer to 'Does cinnamon toast crunch have BHT in it?' has therefore changed over time, reflecting a broader industry shift toward 'cleaner' ingredient lists.

In 2016, following extensive consumer pressure, Kraft Heinz removed all artificial colors from its iconic macaroni and cheese products in the US and Canada. This major ingredient change provides the definitive answer to the question: *is there yellow dye in Kraft Dinner*?

As of late 2024 and confirmed into 2025, modern boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch continue to list Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) as an ingredient, specifically noting "BHT added to preserve freshness". This contradicts earlier statements by General Mills that it would be removed, a change made to some, but not all, of their cereal lines.

As of February 2020, Barilla reformulated its Protein+ pasta line in the U.S. market to use 100% plant-based ingredients, a significant change that removed egg whites from the recipe. This shift was driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based food options, offering a vegan-certified version while maintaining the familiar taste and texture.

The question, "Does Sprite use stevia?" is more complex than a simple yes or no, with the ingredient list varying significantly across different countries and product lines. In fact, the Sprite available in the United States uses a completely different sweetener than a version sold in Australia or one that was briefly available in the United Kingdom.

Due to global supply chain issues, some Quest chip varieties were reformulated to include soy lecithin and/or soybean oil, meaning not all flavors are guaranteed soy free. This shift from prior formulations necessitates careful label reading for anyone with soy sensitivities or allergies.

In July 2025, President Donald Trump claimed on social media that Coca-Cola had agreed to switch from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar in its US products. This statement caused a major stir among consumers concerned about soda ingredients and raised the question: Is Coca-Cola going to stop using high-fructose corn syrup?