11/13 ingredients recognized
Diet soda, orange
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, citric acid, malic acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), aspartame, sodium citrate, acacia gum, orange juice concentrate, natural flavors, yellow 6, ester gum, red 40.