Sunny Delight Ingredients
Sunny D, contains:
Water, Corn Syrup, 2% or less of concentrated juices (orange, tangerine, apple, lime, grapefruit, pear), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Natural Flavors, Modified Cornstarch, Canola Oil, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Neotame, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Potassium Sorbate to protect flavor
Source: Own Jug of SD
Water, Corn Syrup, 2% or less of concentrated juices (orange, tangerine, apple, lime, grapefruit, pear), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Natural Flavors, Modified Cornstarch, Canola Oil, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Neotame, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Potassium Sorbate to protect flavor
Source: Own Jug of SD
Nutrition Facts
Sunny Delight Nutrition Facts Overview
- No percentage in fat
- Decent amount of sodium
- Large amount of sugar
- No protein
- Vitamin C 130%
- Thiamin 20%
Citric Acid
- C6H8O7 formula
- Weak organic acid
- Found in citrus fruits
- Adds an acidic taste
- Serves as a cleaning agent as well
- Antioxidant
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/c/citric_acid.htm
Ascorbic Acid
- C6H8O6 formula
- Vitamin C
- Prevent and treat scurvy
- Regular Medicine
- Contain sodium
- Found in citrus fruits
- Oranges, lime, lemon
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682583.html
Thiamine Hydrochloride
- C12H17Cl2N4OS formula
- Vitamin B1
- Found in yeast, beans, nuts, meat
- Used for digestive problems
- Allows body to properly use carbohydrates
- Likely safe in small amounts
- Boosts the immune system
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/965.html
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
- (NaPO3)6 formula
- Thickener and adds texture to food
- Prevents mineral corrosion
- Contains sodium and phosphorous
- Phosphorous needs balance of minerals otherwise it would be dangerous
- Used in pet food, bath salts, teeth whiteners, bubble baths
- Not generally dangerous, but don't take high amounts
- Additive
http://www.befoodsmart.com/ingredients/sodium-hexametaphosphate.php
Potassium Sorbate
- C6H7KO2 formula
- Synthetic compound
- Increase shelf life of various products
- Slightly acidic in nature 6.5 ph
- Labeled as one of the safest preservatives
- Used in food preserving, wine making, personal care items, rubber
- Extends shelf life without changing color or appearance
http://www.newhealthguide.org/Potassium-Sorbate.html
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