Brominated Vegetable Oil
BVO is banned in Japan but the U.S. continues to permit its use in beverages. Brominated vegetable oil was originally patented as a flame retardant before being repurposed as a food additive. BVO is classified as a carcinogen and has been…
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BVO is banned in Japan but the U.S. continues to permit its use in beverages. Brominated vegetable oil was originally patented as a flame retardant before being repurposed as a food additive. BVO is classified as a carcinogen and has been linked to organ failure. BVO is used as an emulsifier in brightly colored sports drinks to keep flavoring evenly distributed throughout the liquid.