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Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher
Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher provides 48 kcal per 100 ml, with 12.7 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 58% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sodas category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 12 oza (355 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 170 kcal | 32 +47% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g | 45 g | 16% | 8.2 +54% |
| Total sugars | 12.7 g | 45 g | 8 +58% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 −54% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7684 Sodas products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 ml (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 ml)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 ml, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 0.8 g per 100 ml and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 16 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other sodas
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, concentrated ruby red grapefruit juice, citric acid, modified food starch, sodium benzoate (preservative), caffeine, ester gum, red 40, brominated vegetable oil, calcium disodium edta (preservative).
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the regulation allowing brominated vegetable oil in food, effective August 2, 2024; the compliance date was August 2, 2025.
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Brominated vegetable oil (E443) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Brominated vegetable oil (E443) is not on the EU list of authorised food additives.
What these additives are and what the research says: Brominated vegetable oil, Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 12 oza (355 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078000018462
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher?
Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher contains 48 kcal per 100 ml and about 170 kcal per serving (12 oza (355 ml)).
How much sugar is in Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher?
Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher has 12.7 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Ruby red Squirt Thirst Quencher contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Brominated vegetable oil (E443) and Red 40 (E129). FDA no longer allows brominated vegetable oil in food; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Brominated vegetable oil (E443) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Red 40 (E129) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129); the EU does not authorise Brominated vegetable oil (E443) as a food additive. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 11, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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