• No root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, onions, garlic) to avoid uprooting and killing entire plants and micro-organisms.
• No animal-derived ingredients (including eggs, gelatin, and certain food colorings).
• No fermented foods during certain periods (e.g., Paryushan).
• No honey (harvesting honey harms bees).

Jains often check food labels for hidden animal ingredients, additives, and colorings that may conflict with these principles.

Note: Ingredient lists are subject to change. Always check the label or scan with Food Scan Genius for the latest data.

• Carbonated Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid: All plant-derived or synthetic, generally Jain-friendly.
• Natural Flavors: Can be plant- or animal-derived. In the USA, “natural flavors” is a broad term; in Italy, stricter EU rules apply, but ambiguity remains.
• Food Colorings:
  • USA: Yellow 6 and Red 40 are synthetic, but some Jains avoid them due to animal testing or cross-contamination risks.
  • Italy: Beta-carotene and carotenes are plant-based and generally acceptable.
• Sodium Benzoate, Modified Food Starch: Synthetic or plant-based, usually acceptable.

Critical issue: The source of “natural flavors” and potential cross-contamination with non-vegetarian or root-based substances is not always disclosed. This is the main reason why many Jains exercise caution with processed beverages like Fanta.

• USA (FDA): The FDA allows “natural flavors” to include both plant and animal sources, unless specified. Food colorings like Red 40 and Yellow 6 are synthetic, but not always cruelty-free. (FDA, 2024)
• Italy (EU/EFSA): The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) enforces stricter labeling and bans some artificial colors. Italian Fanta uses plant-based colorings, which are more likely to be Jain-friendly. (EFSA, 2025)

Takeaway: Fanta in Italy is more likely to be suitable for Jains, but ingredient ambiguity persists in both countries.

• 2025 FDA Report: The FDA’s latest overview of food additives and colors highlights ongoing consumer concerns about transparency in “natural flavors” and synthetic colorings.
• 2024 EFSA Study: The EFSA’s safety assessment of food colorings in the EU underscores the preference for plant-based ingredients and stricter allergen labeling.
• 2025 News (The Guardian): “Why food labels still confuse religious shoppers” discusses the challenges faced by Jain, Halal, and Kosher consumers in interpreting ingredient lists.
• 2024 News (Reuters): “Food safety and labeling trends for 2024” highlights the rise in demand for religious and allergen-friendly labeling.
• 2025 News (Il Sole 24 Ore): “Etichette alimentari e trasparenza in Europa” (Food labeling and transparency in Europe) covers Italy’s push for clearer ingredient disclosures.

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• Q: Can Jains drink Fanta in the USA?
  A: Fanta in the USA may contain ambiguous “natural flavors” and synthetic colorings. Many Jains avoid it or check with apps like Food Scan Genius.
• Q: Is Fanta Jain-friendly in Italy?
  A: Italian Fanta is more likely Jain-friendly due to plant-based colorings, but always check the label or scan with Food Scan Genius for hidden ingredients.
• Q: What should Jains look for in soda ingredients?
  A: Avoid animal-derived ingredients, root extracts, and ambiguous “natural flavors.” Use Food Scan Genius for instant checks.

• USA: Check for ambiguous ingredients and consider alternatives if unsure.
• Italy: More likely suitable, but always verify.

For the most accurate, up-to-date information on Fanta and other foods, download Food Scan Genius and shop with confidence—wherever you are.