Does Lemon Drink (Valu Time) contain additives banned in Europe?
Yes — contains flagged additives
This product's listed additives include ingredients that are banned, restricted, or warning-labeled outside the U.S.:
Flagged additives
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO, E443) Banned elsewhere
Banned in the EU, Japan and India; the FDA revoked its U.S. authorization in 2024. Bromine can build up in the body over time.
What this means
An additive being banned or restricted in another country does not by itself mean this product is unsafe — the FDA and other regulators reach different conclusions. This page is informational, not safety advice.
Barcode: 0011225110771 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.