Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch
Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch by Buffalo Rock Company provides 33 kcal per 100 ml, with 8.3 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 25% less 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 Beverages category.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 8 oza (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 kcal | 79 kcal | 88 −62% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.9 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3 g | 20 g | 7% | 12.9 −35% |
| Total sugars | 8.3 g | 20 g | 11 −25% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.9 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −92% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22512 Beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 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)
- Very low sodium
- 8 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 beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, sodium benzoate (as a preservative), natural and artificial flavor, gum arabic, red 40, ascorbic acid, caramel color, glycerol ester of gum rosin, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, brominated vegetable oil, niacinamide (vitamin b3), yellow 6, cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12), and pyridoxine hcl (vitamin b6).
Additives 9
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) and Yellow 6 (E110) are 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) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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 Yellow 6 (E110) and 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, Yellow 6.
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
- 8 oza (240 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071854004032
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch?
Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch contains 33 kcal per 100 ml and about 79 kcal per serving (8 oza (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch?
Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch has 8.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch 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 Sun Fresh, Fruit Punch contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Brominated vegetable oil (E443), Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA no longer allows brominated vegetable oil in food; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Brominated vegetable oil (E443) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Red 40 (E129) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 6 (E110) and 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 April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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