12/15 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 12 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sparkling soda
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Flagged concerns
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
high fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
sucrose acetate isobutyrate
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose, corn syrup, citric acid, potassium citrate, potassium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), gum arabic, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, medium chain triglycerides, ester gum, natural flavor and artificial flavors, calcium disodium edta, yellow 5.
Ingredient analysis
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