9/10 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 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Diet Orange Soda
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Flagged concerns
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 phenylketonurics - contains phenylalanine
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sodium benzoate
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
carbonated water, citric acid, sodium citrate, aspartame*, sodium benzoate (preservative), gum arabic, ester gum, natural flavor, yellow 6, red 40. phenylketonurics - contains phenylalanine