As reported in MEL magazine, Sunny D advertised herself as "orange citrus punch". Looking at the nutrition label can confirm that the product is hardly like anything squeezed from fruit. The two main ingredients are water and high fructose corn syrup. Fruit juice, citric acid, sweetener, sodium and pigment account for less than 2% of the formula. One of the most shocking ingredients in Sunny D is a substance called acesulfame-k, which is an alternative sweetener and banned as a potential carcinogen in several countries.
Although Sunny D is not good for you, it is no worse than most sugary snacks made for children. But unlike Yoo-Hoo or Coca-Cola, Sunny D's marketing focuses on nutrition. The taste and color of the orange on the bottle and the picture of the actual orange make customers mistakenly think that they are buying real orange juice. The label and advertisement also promote the high vitamin content of the beverage. Even the name "Sunny D" implies that every container contains vitamin D. It is true that Sunny D contains 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, but health experts warn that its sugar content makes any nutritional value look superficial.
The manufacturer of Sunny D may not promote it, but the true nature of this drink is no secret. For decades, nutritionists and members of the orange juice industry have been opposed to the deceptive brand of this product. In 2009, Sunny D tried 70% juice drinks in the UK, but with the decline in sales, it quickly returned to the old formula. Therefore, if you like the sweetness of Sunny D, please continue to drink. However, if you are after nutrition, please make sure that there is orange juice on the label of your bottle.