Test finds benzene in soft drinks in seven products
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By Roberta de Matos Vilas Boas
SAO PAULO - A test done with 24 drinks showed that seven of them contained benzene, a carcinogen, as a result of the reaction between benzoic acid and ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C.
The test was done by the Consumers Association Pro Test, and most of the seven products with benzene are orange. In two of them, in Light and Fanta Orange Sukita Zero, the limit was above the recommended for a healthy consumption.
Besides these products, also showed benzene soft drinks Fanta traditional Sukita traditional and Sprite Zero, as well as traditional and Dolly Guaraná Diet. However, in these cases, the amount found was considered acceptable. According to the Pro Test, to resolve the problem, the manufacturer must replace the acid by another that does not react to form benzene.
Artificial colors
Another problem found in soft drinks was the presence of dyes are not recommended for children. Tartrazine yellow, found in grape beverages, can cause allergies. Since the yellow twilight, present in orange, was banned in several countries in Europe to cause hyperactivity.
The organization said it would notify the Anvisa and the Ministry of Agriculture so that a law prohibiting the presence of benzene in beverages in amounts greater than allowed in drinking water and dye unsuitable for children.
With the completion of the test, Test Pro says that consumption of soft drinks should be avoided because they offer no sugar and no nutrients, increasing the risk of weight gain and obesity. For adults, the organization points out that consumption should not exceed two cups daily of 200 ml, to avoid problems.
Source: InfoMoney
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