What Replaced BVO in Citrus Sodas and Beverages?
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According to the FDA's final rule, the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in foods and beverages was revoked, with manufacturers having until August 2, 2025, to comply with the new regulation. But what replaced BVO in popular citrus-flavored drinks? The primary replacements are Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate (SAIB) and Glycerol Ester of Wood Rosin (GEWR).