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Vimto

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Country of manufacture not disclosed

Ingredients sourced from

Source: openfoodfacts

Recipe history

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E202E211E300E330E950

Additives (5)

Additive	Class	Status
E202 Potassium sorbate · AU	Preservative	Low
E211 Sodium benzoate · AU	Preservative	Review
E300 Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) · AU	Antioxidant	Low
E330 Citric acid · AU	Acidity regulator	Low
E950 Acesulfame K · AU	Sweetener	Review

Health evidence

Strongest evidence across the additives in this product. Bars show how settled the science is — not how dangerous.

Hyperactivity & behaviour

Suspected

Allergy & intolerance

Suspected

Gut microbiome

Suspected

Metabolic effects

Suspected

Carcinogenicity

With vitamin C → trace benzene

Suspected

Cardiovascular

Unknown

Research behind this

Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial

A mix of artificial colours and sodium benzoate increased hyperactivity in children in the general population. The basis for the EU warning label.

Tier 2 · Peer-reviewedMcCann D, et al. · The Lancet · 2007DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61306-3

This product is rated Moderate.

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