Can I get Irn-Bru in the US?

Due to FDA restrictions on color additives and labeling, IRN-BRU is specially formulated for the US Market using FDA approved dyes. Great Scot International has been the sole importer for IRN-BRU to the US since 2002.

Is Irn-Bru popular in America?

As of August 2021, Irn-Bru still contains these colourings. The first Iron Brew drink was produced by the Maas & Waldstein chemicals company of New York in 1889 under the name IRONBREW. The drink was popular across North America and was widely copied.

Why is Irn-Bru not sold in America?

Along with Penguin biscuits and Marmite, Irn Bru was banned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for being “enriched with vitamins and minerals.” Banned in the USA.

Is Irn-Bru different in Scotland?

Scotland’s other national drink is much loved by Scots – just don’t mention the recipe change. Arguably, Irn-Bru is more Scottish than haggis, square sausage or even whisky and is one of the first things people will inevitably ask any Scot about. Just don’t ask us to describe the taste… we might be here for a while.

What medicine does Irn-Bru taste like?

It’s orange but not orange flavoured but it’s exactly how you would imagine an orange drink that isn’t orange flavoured would taste, all orangey (but not orange). Their main flavouring is banana extract.

Is Irn-Bru like Lucozade?

Lucozade Original’s lurid yellow appearance comes from sunset yellow, or E110, while Irn-Bru’s distinctive orange glow comes from sunset yellow and a red colouring, ponceau 4R (E124).

Is Irn-Bru popular in Russia?

In the context of the overall group, it accounted for less than 0.1% of group turnover. Irn-Bru became popular in Russia in the 1990s. By 2002, it was the third best selling soft drink in Moscow, beaten only by Coca Cola and Pepsi.

Can Muslims drink Irn-Bru?

“These soft drinks do not cause one to become intoxicated whatever quantities are consumed and thus it is not important to disclose these ingredients as they do not affect the concerned food or drink’s permissibility,” the organisation said.

Does Irn-Bru have banana in it?

Is Irn-Bru bubblegum?

IRN-BRU is loved by millions world-wide, but the taste is often a hot topic of debate. Bubblegum, tutti-fruity, orange, or cream soda; no one has ever quite managed to describe the exact flavour.