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Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is primarily found in sodas and sports drinks, specifically the citrus flavors.
It is a very unhealthy ingredient. For more information on how it can effect your health, check this website out: http://www.blindbiker.com/?p=196
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∙ 11y agoMost of the vegetable oils are called triglycerides.
The chemical formula for a triglyceride is RCOO-CH2CH(-OOCR')CH2-OOCR", where R, R', and R" are longer alkyl chains. The three fatty acids RCOOH, R'COOH and R"COOH can be all different, all the same, or only two the same.
In brominated vegtable oils, the hydrogens on the chain are replaced by bromine. For instance take a common triglyceride with chemical formula C55H98O6.
After being brominated it could be Br6C55H92O6. Not all sites are replaced by bromine, it depends on contact time and temperature and the oil you begin with. Lots of variables.
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Brominated vegetable oil?
Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive that was used in sodas and colas to keep the citrus flavoring from separating out. The synthetic chemical is called BVO.
Which sodas have brominated vegetable oil in it?
Almost all citrus sodas
What is the chemical formula for the vegetable oil?
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Why is Mountain Dew banned in Europe?
Because it contains Brominated Vegetable Oil, which is thought to cause illness.
What foods have BVO in it?
BVO is brominated vegetable oil. It is a synthetic chemical that is created when vegetable oil is bonded to the element bromine. Because bromine is heavy, it acts as an emulsifier and keeps the oil in water-based solutions from separating and floating to the top. Foods that contain BVOs are: some citrus flavored soft drinks like Mountain Dew, Squirt, Fresca, and Fanta, sports drinks like Powerade, and some pre-mixed cocktails. To read more about BVOs visit http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20130129/brominated-vegetable-oil-qa?page=2.
Is brominated vegetable oil bad for you?
Numerous studies have shown that the consumption of brominated vegetable oil causes a buildup of bromine within the body. Other studies have shown links between the buildup of bromine and reduced fertility, hormone-related abnormalities, and impaired development of the brain. While the FDA approved brominated vegetable oils in drinks decades ago, studies since then have shown detrimental effects. It is banned from food products in most European countries due to the associated health risks.
Does Canada ban Brominated vegetable oil in soft drinks?
They will ban it when people start getting sick. Untill then nothing to upset big buissness.
What is the chemical formula of teak oil?
What is the chemical formula of teak oil? thanks
What is the chemical formula palm oil?
Chemical formula for palm oil is C55H96O6.
Is brominated vegetable oil banned in the UK?
No. Fama cooking and baking margarine is very popular here, and it's is hydrogenated vegetable oil. Google Fama hydrogenated to see a list of links, among them the company site, where it is stated clearly.
What does Mountain Dew have that Coke and root beer do not?
Mountain Dew soda contains an ingredient known as Brominated vegetable oil. It is not found in Coke or root beer.
What is the chemical formula for soybean?
There is no chemical formula for the product soybean oil. This is because soybean oil is not a chemical but a mixture.
