9/13 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 9 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Diet Soda
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Flagged concerns
BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL
Soda stabilizer; FDA authorization revoked 2024; bromine accumulation linked to thyroid and neurological effects.
ASPARTAME
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
CARBONATED WATER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, GUM ACACIA, GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, YELLOW #5, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL, YELLOW #6.