The ingredient is found in drinks such as Powerade and Fanta.
Coca-Cola has announced it is removing a controversial flavouring stabiliser from some of its drinks following concerns that an element of the ingredient is also found in flame retardants.
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is found in drinks such as Powerade and Fanta.
It is used in fruit-flavoured drinks to help prevent ingredients from separating.
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There has been some concern over the fact BVO contains bromide, which is also found in brominated flame retardants.
Coca-Cola said the ingredient had already been dropped from two Powerade flavours – strawberry lemonade and fruit punch.
In the US, it is also aiming to remove the ingredient from Fanta and Fresca drinks.
The announcement came after rival Pepsi removed the chemical from Gatorade last year.
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In the US, drinks companies can use it at up to 15 parts per million.
Research by the Mayo Clinic claims excessive consumption of drinks containing BVO can lead to negative health effects, such as memory loss and skin problems.
